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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 30 34 29 126
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 24 16 21 86

After Action Report

The Mavericks demolished the Timberwolves 126-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.