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.