- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
- Event Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks (24-50) are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (45-29) at the American Airlines Center.
The Timberwolves recently suffered a loss against the Pistons, ending with a score of 109-87. In terms of fouls, Minnesota recorded 25, while Detroit had 22. The Timberwolves made 10 of their 26 three-point shots. Detroit excelled at the free-throw line, converting 13 of 17 attempts for 76.5%. On the boards, Detroit collected 53 rebounds (21 offensive, 32 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. They also tallied 18 assists and 4 steals during the game. Defensively, Minnesota allowed their opponent to shoot 52.4% from the field on 43 out of 82 attempts. The Timberwolves ended with 19 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and securing 7 steals. Their total rebounds were 41, with 7 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, Minnesota successfully converted 24 of their 33 attempts, finishing with a free-throw percentage of 72.7%. Overall, they had a field goal percentage of 31.8%, making 27 out of 85 attempts and 9 out of 43 from beyond the arc.
Donte DiVincenzo was a standout player in this matchup, scoring 22 points on 7 of 18 shooting. He played for 33 minutes and secured 3 rebounds while posting a field goal percentage of 38.9% and adding 2 assists.
The Timberwolves head into this game with a season record of 45-29. Averaging 117.9 points per game (7th in the league), they boast a shooting percentage of 48.1%. From beyond the arc, Minnesota is hitting 36.9% (1,013 of 2,743) and 75.1% from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves grab an average of 44.6 rebounds each game and have accumulated 1,930 assists this season, ranking them 15th in the NBA for assists. They commit 14.9 turnovers per game and average 21.1 personal fouls.
On defense, the Timberwolves force 15.0 turnovers per game and draw 20.6 fouls. They rank 9th in the league in assists allowed, conceding 1,922. The team allows opponents to shoot 46.0% from the floor (3,053 of 6,641) and relinquishes 43.4 rebounds per game as a squad. Opponents hit 35.6% of their three-point attempts, making Minnesota 11th in PPG allowed at 114.4.
In their last game, the Mavericks secured a victory, winning 100-93 against the Trail Blazers. Defensively, Dallas allowed Portland to collect 43 rebounds (9 offensive). They struggled from three-point territory, converting just 26.7% (8 of 30), while finishing 23 out of 33 at the free-throw line (69.7%). The Trail Blazers shot 31 of 79 from the field for a 39.2% success rate. The Mavericks, in total, shot 36 of 81, achieving 44.4%. From beyond the arc, despite shooting only 29.2% (7 of 24), they converted 21 free throws at a success rate of 70.0%. The Mavericks forced 15 turnovers and recorded 5 steals, while grabbing 50 total rebounds (35 defensive, 15 offensive).
Marvin Bagley III shone for the Mavericks, scoring 26 points in 27 minutes on the court, adding 3 assists. He shot 11 of 14 from the floor, achieving a remarkable field goal percentage of 78.6%, alongside 9 rebounds.
Dallas has a current record of 24-50 this season. Averaging 18.3 personal fouls per game, they shoot 74.7% from the charity stripe. The Mavericks assist their teammates 25.3 times per game (21st in the NBA) and have 14.8 turnovers per contest. With a total of 8,425 points this season (113.9 per game), they collect 44.5 rebounds per game and boast a shooting percentage of 47.0%, ranked 14th in the league.
Defensively, Dallas allows opponents to shoot 34.7% from three-point range (943 of 2,716) and 76.7% from the free-throw line. They give up 28.2 assists and 46.5 rebounds per game, placing them 27th in both categories. Their defensive unit is ranked 23rd in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 118.9 on average. They force 13.4 turnovers per game and permit teams a shooting percentage of 47.5% (19th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA spread?
Prediction: Back Minnesota
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