The Timberwolves from Minnesota have been impressively competitive this season. In the past period, they have achieved the best defensive efficiency in the league and the best in the West. Moreover, they are even the team with the best record in the league. From the previous league fish belly to the Western Conference powerhouse this season, the transformation of the Timberwolves is incredible. And this time, they came to Dallas again, away to challenge the Mavericks, who were located there.
It is worth affirming that the Mavericks did not receive attention from the outside world in the previous offseason. Just because they brought in Irving last season, they didn't even qualify for the playoffs. And this time to renew Irving, the competitiveness they showed in the new season obviously surprised everyone in the league. They also have a 15-8 record so far, second only to the Timberwolves and Thunder in the West, and better than those who claim to be the favorites to win the championship. And this time to accept the challenge of the Wolves, Doncic's single-core team couldn't parry after all, allowing the opponent to achieve the final victory.
At the beginning of the game, the Mavericks who were fighting at home, although they did not have the help of Irving, their star Doncic showed his strong strength and took the lead in leading the team to the score. He shot 6-of-10 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line in the first quarter, delivering 16 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and Lively II also had 4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block to help the team run a 30-26 score. However, after entering the second quarter of the matchup, the Timberwolves, who were behind in the score, were also able to play a 33-30 score with the help of backup center Reed, with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in a single quarter.
Entering the second half of the competition, the Timberwolves, who have achieved good results in chasing points, can further achieve a score overtake. In the third quarter of the game, although Edwards's state was not ideal, Towns stepped up, shooting 3 of 6, 2 of 2 free throws, and delivered 8 points and 6 rebounds, and McDaniels also had 7 points, 1 rebound and 1 block, thus helping the team play a 28-22 score and achieve a 5-point comeback. In the final quarter of the decisive victory, the Timberwolves did not relent, played a 32-19 score in one go, and won the final victory with a total score of 119-101.
Edwards of the Timberwolves ushered in the return of this game, shooting a poor 3-of-19 shooting percentage and failing to play a leading role on the scoring end. However, he played 34In the five minutes of time, he still handed out 11 assists, effectively connecting the team's offense. At the same time, Towns also has a luxury double-double of 21 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists, and his performance on both offensive and defensive ends should not be underestimated. In addition, Reed, who came off the bench, even shot 7-of-11 from three-point range and 8-of-14 from the field, scoring a team-high 27 points, as well as 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Looking at the Mavericks team who lost at home, the Mavericks became the loneliest player again. Although he fought a single game 39In 5 minutes, he shot 15-of-27 from the field, scored a game-high 39 points, and had 6 rebounds and 13 assists, but his teammates behind him were not good. Except for Lively II, who had 15 points and 6 rebounds, Exum who delivered 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Hardaway who handed over 10 points and 4 rebounds, the scoring efficiency of other players could not bear to look at directly. Gwee shot 1-of-7 from three-point range and 2-of-11 from the field and Jones shot 1-of-8 from the field in a single game, both of whom contributed in the single digits.