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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 39 32 32 25 128
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 31 33 29 122

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks outlasted the Timberwolves 128-122. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.