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Dallas Defeats Minnesota 120-114 - Recap
The Timberwolves were burned for 35 points by Kyrie Irving on Tuesday as the Mavericks picked up a 120-114 win at Target Center.
Bettors who backed the Mavericks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 220.5.
Dallas got 24 points from Luka Doncic and another 17 points from PJ Washington. Luka Doncic contributed 9 assists, while Dereck Lively II cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Minnesota got 37 points from Anthony Edwards in a losing cause and another 20 points from Julius Randle. Julius Randle contributed 7 assists for the Timberwolves, while Naz Reid had 9 rebounds.
Dallas led at halftime, 61-59.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 42 boards, while Dallas only had 40
Dallas heads into a battle against the Rockets. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.