Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 38 | 16 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Timberwolves 107-99. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.