The Dallas Mavericks traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a brief business trip to play an away game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The Mavericks held on for a 120-114 win over the Timberwolves at the Target Center. Dallas improved to 3-1, while Minnesota fell to 2-2.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 35 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 39 minutes. Luka Doncic added 24 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in 40 minutes. PJ Washington had 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 32 minutes. Daniel Gafford scored 14 points and added four rebounds in 21 minutes.
Dallas Mavericks-Minnesota Timberwolves Recap
On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks faced the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Mavericks’ starting lineup consisted of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, and Daniel Gafford. The first quarter saw back-and-forth action between the Mavericks and Timberwolves. The Mavericks’ early connection from Luka Doncic to Daniel Gafford was noteworthy, as Doncic’s pass to Gafford helped the team and the fans’ fantasy basketball leagues. The Mavericks trailed 34-26 after the first quarter.
The second quarter saw more back-and-forth action. The Mavericks’ seemingly easy buckets and three-pointers stole the show, but the Timberwolves stayed focused on their game. The Mavericks held a 61-59 at the halftime break. The third quarter was interesting, as Kyrie Irving ran to an empty spot and hit a three-pointer from downtown. The Mavericks led 93-82 after three quarters.
The fourth quarter showcased Kyrie Irving’s business mode. Irving continued to shoot his shots. The Mavericks maintained a double-digit lead for most of the fourth until the Timberwolves picked up the pace in the final minutes. The Mavericks settled for a 120-114 win in regulation.
Dallas Mavericks-Minnesota Timberwolves Highlights
The Dallas Mavericks’ away game against the Minnesota Timberwolves featured a range of highlights, such as Kyrie Irving’s and one in the first quarter. Irving’s ANTA KAI 1 Speed “Tribe” sneakers were recently released and haven’t been sold out yet.
For the Mavericks, Luka Doncic made it look easy with a two-point field goal in the first half. Doncic’s former teammate, Derrick Jones Jr., recently compared Doncic to James Harden based on his style of play. Jones Jr. reportedly found similarities in both player’s vision in getting to their spots, lines, etc.
Kyrie Irving scored from the corner to open the second half. The night before, Irving previously carried the Mavericks to a home win over the Utah Jazz with 23 points, six rebounds, nine assists, one block, and one steal in 36 minutes of play. For the Timberwolves, Julius Randle — a Dallas native — passed the ball to Donte DiVincenzo, who notably completed the three-point shot in the first half. Randle has been settling in as a new member of the Timberwolves.
Mike Conley Jr. connected for a three-pointer in the second half. Conley Jr. is widely known for his 12-year tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies before a four-year stint with the Jazz and now the Timberwolves, with whom he signed a contract extension on February 23, 2024.
In Case You Missed It
On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 110-102 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Kyrie Irvin had 23 points, and paced the Mavs’ balanced attack alongside Shooting Guard Klay Thompson, who had 18 points, as the Mavericks held off the Jazz in the end. Jazz Forward Taylor Hendricks suffered a horrific injury, a fractured right fibula, and a dislocated right ankle.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Mavericks in the two teams’ first Western Conference Finals rematch this season. The rematch came less than a month after the Timberwolves acquired New York Knicks Power Forward Julius Randle in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster trade. Randle is a product of the Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas.
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