Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 22 | 35 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Mavericks 124-106. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.