Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Timberwolves 124-113. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.