Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks buried the Timberwolves 118-96. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.