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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 22 28 22 94
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 24 27 24 97

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 97-94. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.