Timberwolves Face Off Against Mavericks Amid Key Injuries

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-5) will host the Dallas Mavericks (4-10) on Monday night at the Target Center, looking to bounce back from a recent loss. The Timberwolves fell to the Denver Nuggets 123-112 on Saturday, while the Mavericks are coming off an overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

In their last game, Dallas ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Portland 138-133 in overtime. Rookie Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington contributed significantly, each scoring 21 points and leading the team. Flagg also recorded eight rebounds, and Daniel Gafford added 20 points with three blocks.

The Timberwolves struggled against Denver, allowing the Nuggets to pull away in the fourth quarter. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards each had 26 points for Minnesota, but the team shot only 29.4% from beyond the arc. Edwards missed all eight of his 3-point attempts.

Injury updates have impacted both teams. Anthony Davis will be sidelined for Dallas for another seven to ten days due to a strained left calf. Meanwhile, Terrence Shannon is out for Minnesota with a foot injury, while Dante Exum and Ryan Nembhard are day-to-day with knee issues. Kyrie Irving is also out due to a knee injury.

Edwards leads the Timberwolves with an average of 27.3 points per game, while Randle contributes 25.5 points and 6.2 assists. For Dallas, Flagg averages 15.6 points, and Washington puts up 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

This matchup promises to be an exciting one as both teams look to secure a win. Fans can stream the game live on Fubo, which offers access to NBA games throughout the season.