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Minnesota Defeats Dallas 119-101 - Recap
The Mavericks were burned for 27 points by Naz Reid on Thursday as the Timberwolves picked up a 119-101 win at American Airlines Center.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 231.0.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points for Minnesota and Mike Conley chipped in with 14 points. Anthony Edwards had 11 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
The Mavericks got a 39-point performance from Luka Doncic, who was supported by 15 points from Dereck Lively II. Luka Doncic had 13 assists in a losing cause for Dallas, while Dereck Lively II grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Dallas were victorious, as the score was 60-59 at the break.
Minnesota had a 45-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pacers. The Mavericks will aim to get back on the winning track at Portland.