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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 24 35 26 109
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 32 26 19 105

After Action Report

The Mavericks snuck past the Timberwolves 109-105. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.