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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 32 20 24 103
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 30 24 19 106

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Timberwolves 106-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' 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 · 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.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.