Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.