⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves got 15 points ahead of the pace we expected in the third quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ MIN better than we expected
-3Q122-24
+11Q230-14
+7Q326-18
-3Q420-22
▼ DAL better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 11 points better than our numbers for the Timberwolves.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Mavericks did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 45 rebounds to 31- Could not get to the line, twelve free throws to their 28
Key battles
40%Three-point accuracy13%
7Steals2
8Free throws made17
22Points off turnovers11
📊The numbers
| MIN | DAL | |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Shooting from the field | 43% |
| 2 | Threes made | 1 |
| 40% | Three-point accuracy | 13% |
| 8 | Free throws made | 17 |
| 54 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 14 | Offensive rebounds | 9 |
| 34 | Assists | 20 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 22 | Points off turnovers | 11 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 7 | Steals | 2 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
