US EditionTimberwolves win for the 5th time in 6 games, beating the short-handed Mavericks 120-96
Naz Reid scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Timberwolves improved to 9-0 against teams with losing records, capitalizing on Dallas missing five rotation players.
- On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 120-96 at Target Center in Minneapolis, two days after losing to Denver.
- Depleted by injuries, the Dallas Mavericks were down five rotation players and rested centers Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II for injury management on the second night of a back-to-back.
- Depth carried the Wolves as Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points with 12 rebounds, six Timberwolves scored in double figures, and Dallas Mavericks turnovers and shooting percentages hurt them.
- The victory leaves Minnesota Timberwolves at 9-5 and undefeated 9-0 against teams with losing records, while the loss highlights Mavericks' back-to-back record concerns and depth issues.
- Despite the blowout, questions remain about Minnesota Timberwolves' performance versus playoff teams, especially with Anthony Edwards struggling from deep, going 2 for 21 over three games.
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Six Wolves score in double figures in win over Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves rolled the Dallas Mavericks 120-96 on Monday night. Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert added 15 points apiece. Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 14 points while Anthony Edwards added 13 points and Julius Randle scored 12 points. Minnesota improved to 9-5 on the season with the win. The Pack will welcome the Washington Wizards to the Target Center on Wednesday night w…
Pine Journal
Timberwolves blow out short-handed Mavericks
While the Timberwolves' performance against likely playoff teams has frustrated the fan base this season, Minnesota’s ability to dispose of cellar dwellers has been impressive. Two days after a disappointing loss to Denver, the Wolves blew out a short-handed Dallas team, 120-96 at Target Center. The Mavericks, who were on the second half of a back to back, were down five rotation players. The Wolves showed them no mercy. Not only has Minnesota t…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Naz Reid comes off bench to lead Timberwolves past Mavericks
Naz Reid registered a double-double off the bench with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 120-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night in Minneapolis.
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