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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 22 21 28 99
Dallas MavericksMavs 37 24 37 34 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Timberwolves 132-99. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.