Timberwolves Dominate Mavericks in Convincing Win
Monday, November 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Target Center
Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Dallas Mavericks 96, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves?
Minnesota Timberwolves beat Dallas Mavericks 120-96 at Target Center on November 17, 2025.
The Minnesota Timberwolves showcased their strength at home with a decisive 120-96 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Target Center. This win improves the Timberwolves' record to 10-5, while the Mavericks fall to 4-12. The Timberwolves have now taken a 2-0 lead in the season series against the Mavericks, having previously won their earlier encounter 115-114.
In terms of recent form, the Timberwolves entered the game with a 6-4 record over their last ten games, though they were coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets just two days prior. They averaged 122.7 points scored and allowed 115.4 points during this stretch. At home, their record was 2-3, but they had been performing better on the road with a 4-1 record. The Mavericks, on the other hand, had a 3-7 record in their last ten games, but they were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 138-133. The Mavericks averaged 112.6 points scored and 116.6 points allowed during their last ten games, with a home record of 2-4 and an away record of 1-3.
In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo due to an Achilles injury. The Mavericks had several key players listed as Day-To-Day, including Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II, all dealing with knee or foot issues, which could have impacted their performance.
The Timberwolves' scoring was led by their ability to control the game, particularly in the second half. After a competitive first half, they pulled away decisively, outscoring the Mavericks 63-43 in the second half. The Timberwolves' scoring plays included a mix of free throws and field goals, with notable contributions from key players like D'Angelo Russell, who assisted on a crucial two-point shot by Miles Kelly in the fourth quarter.
The conditions at the Target Center were favorable for the Timberwolves, who capitalized on their home court advantage. The Mavericks struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the second half, which ultimately led to their downfall.
Overall, this game highlighted the Timberwolves' offensive capabilities and defensive resilience, while the Mavericks continued to face challenges in finding consistency. The Timberwolves will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while the Mavericks will need to address their injury concerns and improve their performance to turn their season around.
Injury report
- Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
- Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
Leaders
- PointsNaz Reid22Minnesota Timberwolves
- AssistsRudy Gobert4Minnesota Timberwolves
- ReboundsNaz Reid12Minnesota Timberwolves
- PointsJaden Hardy17Dallas Mavericks
- AssistsD'Angelo Russell4Dallas Mavericks
- ReboundsMoussa Cisse10Dallas Mavericks
Recent form
Minnesota Timberwolves
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1122.7 scored · 115.4 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L112-123vs Denver NuggetsNov 16
- W124-110vs Sacramento KingsNov 15
- W120-113at Utah JazzNov 11
- W144-117at Sacramento KingsNov 10
- W137-97vs Utah JazzNov 8
- L114-137at New York KnicksNov 6
- W125-109at Brooklyn NetsNov 4
- W122-105at Charlotte HornetsNov 1
- L115-116vs Los Angeles LakersOct 30
- L114-127vs Denver NuggetsOct 28
Dallas Mavericks
Last 10: 3-7Streak W1112.6 scored · 116.6 allowed per game1-3 away
- W138-133vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 17
- L127-133vs LA ClippersNov 15
- L114-123vs Phoenix SunsNov 13
- L114-116vs Milwaukee BucksNov 11
- W111-105at Washington WizardsNov 9
- L104-118at Memphis GrizzliesNov 8
- L99-101vs New Orleans PelicansNov 6
- L102-110at Houston RocketsNov 4
- L110-122at Detroit PistonsNov 2
- W107-105vs Indiana PacersOct 30
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Dallas Mavericks | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-85 | 44-97 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 9-30 | 14-44 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 32 |
| Free throws | 19-31 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 59 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 45 |
| Assists | 13 | 27 |
| Steals | 7 | 16 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 26 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 56 |
| Fouls | 22 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter55-85Jaden McDaniels makes 25-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
- 3rd Quarter58-85Klay Thompson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cooper Flagg assists)
- 3rd Quarter58-87Rudy Gobert makes 1-foot dunk
- 3rd Quarter60-87Klay Thompson makes 13-foot two point shot (Cooper Flagg assists)
- 3rd Quarter62-87Naji Marshall makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter62-89Rudy Gobert makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter64-89Klay Thompson makes 12-foot jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 3rd Quarter64-91Donte DiVincenzo makes two point shot (Mike Conley assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-91Naji Marshall makes 11-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter66-93Jaylen Clark makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter66-95Rudy Gobert makes dunk (Naz Reid assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-98Naz Reid makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter68-98Moussa Cisse makes layup (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter69-98Moussa Cisse makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter69-100Mike Conley makes driving layup (Julius Randle assists)
- 4th Quarter70-100Jaden Hardy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-100Jaden Hardy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter73-100Cooper Flagg makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter74-100Jaden Hardy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-100Jaden Hardy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-103Jaylen Clark makes 22-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
- 4th Quarter75-105Rob Dillingham makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Naz Reid assists)
- 4th Quarter76-105Jaden Hardy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter76-107Bones Hyland makes two point shot (Leonard Miller assists)
- 4th Quarter76-109Rob Dillingham makes dunk (Bones Hyland assists)
- 4th Quarter79-109Jaden Hardy makes 23-foot three point jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter82-109Jaden Hardy makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter82-111Rob Dillingham makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter85-111Jaden Hardy makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter88-111Jaden Hardy makes 26-foot three point shot (Caleb Martin assists)
- 4th Quarter88-113Joan Beringer makes dunk (Leonard Miller assists)
- 4th Quarter90-113Caleb Martin makes driving layup (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter91-113Caleb Martin makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter93-113Caleb Martin makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter94-113Caleb Martin makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter94-115Joan Beringer makes alley oop dunk shot (Joe Ingles assists)
- 4th Quarter94-116Joan Beringer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-117Joan Beringer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-117Miles Kelly makes 7-foot two point shot (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter96-120Johnny Juzang makes 22-foot three point jumper (Leonard Miller assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Minnesota Timberwolves, below favours Dallas Mavericks.
Venue
- Target CenterMinneapolis, MN
- Attendance16712
- OfficialsKevin Cutler, Tony Brothers, Matt Myers
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