- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Event Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: DAZN
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The Dallas Mavericks (7-4) are headed to the Target Center on Thursday for a face-off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3).
In their previous encounter, the Mavericks triumphed over the Pacers with a score of 125-122. The Mavericks committed 23 personal fouls compared to the Pacers’ 25 and successfully made 15 of 35 attempts from the three-point range. Indiana achieved a free throw success rate of 75.0%, hitting 21 out of 28 tries. They secured 27 rebounds (1 offensive and 26 defensive) and blocked 4 shots. Indiana also recorded 35 assists and 9 steals during the match. Defensively, the Mavericks allowed their opponents to shoot 52.4% from the field, with 43 successful shots out of 82 attempts. Dallas tallied 26 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 9 steals. They gathered a total of 43 rebounds, including 10 offensively, and converted 25 of their 34 free throw attempts for a success rate of 73.5%. Overall, Dallas finished with a field goal percentage of 51.8% (43 of 83) and made 14 out of 34 three-pointers.
Cooper Flagg stood out in this game, scoring 43 points on 16-of-25 shooting and totaling 10 rebounds over 39 minutes. Flagg recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 64.0% and also provided 6 assists.
The Mavericks come into this matchup with a record of 7-4 for the season. They average 16.3 turnovers per game and commit 22.5 personal fouls as a team. On the glass, Dallas grabs 44.6 rebounds per game and boasts a total of 290 assists this season, ranking 8th in the league. They hit 34.4% of their three-point attempts (136 of 395) and shoot 78.2% from the free throw line. The Mavericks score an average of 114.9 points per game, putting them at the 14th spot in the league, while shooting 47.7% from the field.
Defensively, the Mavericks force opponents into 15.5 turnovers per game and draw 20.8 personal fouls. Their defense allows a 31.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc and ranks 9th in points allowed per game at 110.3. They concede a field goal percentage of 45.3% (441 out of 973) and allow 41.9 rebounds per game, ranking 23rd in the NBA for assists given up, totaling 290 this season.
In their last game, the Timberwolves secured a 115-100 victory against the Jazz. Minnesota grabbed 35 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 45. They turned the ball over 22 times while recording 8 steals. The Jazz committed 20 fouls, which led to 32 free throw attempts for the Timberwolves, with 27 successful conversions for an 84.4% success rate. From three-point range, Minnesota converted 12 out of 32 attempts (37.5%). Overall, the Timberwolves finished with 38 successful field goals out of 77 attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 49.4%. The Timberwolves allowed the Jazz to make 37 out of 87 shots, resulting in a 42.5% shooting rate. Utah made 29.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 out of 24, and ended the game with 19 out of 24 from the free throw line (79.2%). Minnesota conceded 37 total rebounds to Utah, including 11 offensive boards.
Ayo Dosunmu played a crucial role for the Timberwolves, scoring 26 points on 7-of-13 shooting for a rate of 53.8%, along with 4 rebounds and 1 assist over 30 minutes of play.
The Timberwolves currently hold an 8-3 record this season. They average 22.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 67.0% from the free throw line. The team averages 25.6 assists per game (ranked 21st in the NBA) while turning the ball over 15.9 times per game. With 1,299 total points this year (118.1 per contest), they grab 48.8 rebounds per game as an offensive unit, shooting at a rate of 47.4% from the field—ranking 7th in the league.
Defensively, Minnesota allows a 32.0% shooting percentage from beyond the arc (122 of 381), with opponents converting 77.1% of free throw attempts. They give up 24.1 assists and 43.4 total rebounds per game, ranking them 5th and 14th respectively in the league. The Timberwolves are ranked 7th in points allowed per game at 107.0 and force their opponents into 16.5 turnovers on average, allowing a field goal percentage of 43.5%, which is 6th best in the league.
Who will emerge victoriously in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Mavericks
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