Mavericks vs Timberwolves
Wed, Jan 28
Final
Mavericks
Mavericks
(19 - 27)
105
-
118
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(28 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 29 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 105 |
| Timberwolves | 31 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
Venue: American Airlines Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
P.J. Washington
DAL | #25 | F
21
7
2
Julius Randle
MIN | #30 | F/C
31
5
4
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 72% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are strongly favored to snap their road losing streak against a decimated Mavericks roster missing multiple All-Star caliber players.
Key Analysis
- • Dallas is severely handicapped with stars Kyrie Irving (knee) and Anthony Davis (hand) officially ruled out.
- • The Timberwolves hold a psychological edge after dominating the first head-to-head meeting 120-96 earlier this season.
- • Minnesota's offense averages 119.0 points per game, significantly outpacing a Dallas defense that allows 116.5 points.
- • The Mavericks' interior presence is compromised without Anthony Davis, who leads their 2nd-ranked paint scoring attack.
- • Minnesota ranks 7th in defensive rebounding, which will limit second-chance opportunities for a struggling Dallas offense.
- • Mavericks rookie standout Cooper Flagg is questionable, potentially leaving the team without its top available scorer.
