Julius Randle scores 31 points as Timberwolves beat short-handed Mavericks, 118-105
- On Jan. 28, 2026, Julius Randle scored 31 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 118-105 road win at American Airlines Center over a short-handed Dallas Mavericks.
- With key players out, the Mavericks were undermanned, missing Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II and Anthony Davis, allowing Minnesota Timberwolves to capitalize.
- Randle shot efficiently and converted free throws, going 12 of 21 from the field and 7 for 7 at the line, while Naz Reid, Timberwolves reserve, scored 23 points on 9-for-17 shooting with eight rebounds.
- The victory moves Minnesota Timberwolves to a 29-19 record and their second straight win after a five-game losing streak, with a home game against Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 29.
- Randle's recent scoring surge continued as he recorded his ninth 30-point game and Joan Beringer logged significant minutes while the Timberwolves led for 89% of the game.
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Julius Randle fires in 31 as Timberwolves take down Mavs
Julius Randle scored a game-high 31 points and Anthony Edwards added 20 points, six rebounds and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 118-105 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Naz Reid was a force for the Timberwolves with 23 points off the bench on 9-for-17 shooting. Minnesota earned its second win in a row after a five-game losing streak. P.J. Washington led the way for the Mavericks with 21 points, all coming in …
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