Sharp-Shooting Timberwolves Cruise to Easy Win over Mavericks
Minnesota’s 61% first-half shooting and 24 points from Bones Hyland helped it win its fifth straight game.
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 at Target Center, their most lopsided victory this season. Guard LaMelo Ball recorded 22 points and nine assists, while reserve Bones Hyland added 24 points off the bench.
- Entering the game with momentum after Cooper Flagg scored 43 points against Indiana on Monday, the Mavericks saw their three-game winning streak end. Forward Flagg was held to just 12 points against Minnesota's length, while Kyrie Irving managed 10.
- Minnesota shot 61% in the first half to build a 15-point advantage, then extended control with a 17-4 surge out of the locker room. The Timberwolves outscored Dallas 36-17 in the third quarter to reach a 103-69 lead.
- Following the loss, the Mavericks dropped to 7-5 on the season. Reserve Zaccharie Risacher led Dallas scorers with 22 points, while Naji Marshall added 13 points as the Mavericks shot just 37% from the field.
- Saturday brings matchups for both teams: the Mavericks visit Cleveland while the Timberwolves host Chicago. Minnesota's fifth straight victory positions them strongly as the Mavericks look to regroup from their worst loss of the season.
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Independent EspañolThe Minnesota team achieved their biggest win of the season by beating Dallas by 133-94, highlighting Ball's performance with 22 points.The locals dominated from the start and expanded their lead in the third quarter. Hyland led from the bench and Risacher stood out for the visitors.
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Sharp-shooting Timberwolves cruise to easy win over Mavericks
Minnesota 133, Dallas 94
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Timberwolves rout the Mavericks 133-94 for their most lopsided win of the season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points and a season-high nine assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 on Thursday night for their most lopsided victory of the season.
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