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Mon Nov 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 26 24 35 18 134
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 30 34 21 14 130

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 134-130 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.