Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 110 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 32 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Timberwolves 110-98. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.