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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Timberwolves 117-85. Mavericks torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.