Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 121 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 40 | 29 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves fended off the Mavericks 130-121. Timberwolves torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.