Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 21 | 32 | 42 | 132 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 132-110. Mavericks torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.