- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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The Dallas Mavericks (19-27) will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) at the American Airlines Center this Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Timberwolves triumphed over the Warriors with a decisive score of 108-83. Minnesota recorded 15 personal fouls, while Golden State had 19. The Timberwolves netted 9 out of 39 attempts from beyond the arc. Golden State converted 8 of their 13 free throws for a 61.5% success rate. The Warriors secured 45 rebounds (11 offensive, 34 defensive) and notched 10 blocks. They accumulated 21 assists and intercepted 13 steals during the match. Defensively, Minnesota held the Warriors to 34.7% shooting from the field, allowing 33 successful shots out of 95 attempts. The Timberwolves distributed 29 assists while forcing 19 turnovers and making 12 steals. On the glass, they secured 56 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. At the foul line, Minnesota converted 20 of 26 attempts, finishing with a 76.9% success rate. Their field goal percentage stood at 45.7% (37 out of 81) and the Timberwolves buried 14 of 35 three-pointers.
Julius Randle made a significant impact during the last game, finishing with 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting. He played for 23 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds, achieving a field goal percentage of 46.7% and dishing out 2 assists.
The Timberwolves enter this contest with a 28-19 record for the season. They average 14.5 turnovers per game and commit 21.3 personal fouls per night. As a cohesive unit, Minnesota gathers 45.1 rebounds per match and has distributed a total of 1,253 assists this season, ranking 11th in the NBA. The Timberwolves shoot 37.2% from three-point range (663 of 1,783) and 75.0% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they average 119.0 points per game, placing them 6th in the league, while their field goal efficiency is at 48.1%.
Defensively, Minnesota forces an average of 14.9 turnovers per game and commits 21.2 personal fouls. They rank 15th in the league in assists allowed, surrendering 1,222 assists this season. The Timberwolves’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 45.9% (1,945 of 4,235) and gives up 43.2 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc, ranking the Timberwolves 11th in points surrendered (114.3) per game.
In their last outing, the Mavericks fell to the Lakers with a final score of 116-110. They compiled 32 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive for a total of 43 rebounds. Dallas committed 11 turnovers but managed to steal the ball 10 times. The Lakers were whistled for 20 fouls, providing the Mavericks with 29 free throw attempts, of which they converted 22 for a rate of 75.9%. From three-point distance, Dallas sank 10 of 29 attempts (34.5%). They concluded the game hitting 39 of 94 shots from the field for a 41.5% shooting mark and allowed the Lakers to hit 40 of their 90 attempts to achieve 44.4%. The Mavericks also shot 41.2% from three-point range at 14 out of 34 and finished 22 of 29 from the line (75.9%). Defensively, Dallas allowed Los Angeles to register 57 total rebounds, including 16 offensive.
Max Christie was a standout for the Mavericks in that game, producing 24 points over 35 minutes of play, accompanied by 3 assists. He converted 8 of 18 attempts for a shooting percentage of 44.4% while securing 2 rebounds.
Dallas records a win-loss tally of 19-27 this season. The Mavericks average 19.0 personal fouls per game and shoot 74.9% from the free-throw line. They register 25.4 assists per game, ranking 19th in the league, and turn the ball over an average of 15.2 times each night. Dallas has scored a total of 5,257 points this season, averaging 114.3 points per game, and records 44.9 rebounds per game. As an offensive unit, they are shooting 47.3% from the field, holding the 11th position in the league.
On the defensive side, Dallas allows 33.1% success from beyond the arc (543 of 1,642) and opponents convert 77.8% of their free shots. The Mavericks relinquish 26.7 assists and 47.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 27th in the league, respectively. Defensively, they stand 21st in points per game allowed, giving up 116.5 points on average. They induce 13.7 opponent turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.2% from the floor, placing them 10th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Minnesota
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