Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Timberwolves 109-99. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.