Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 37 | 19 | 31 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 26 | 32 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Mavericks 121-94. Timberwolves torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.