Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Chemistry
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Dallas MavericksMavs
122
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 29 | 36 | 30 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks survived the Timberwolves 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.