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.
