Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks (11-17-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

Tonight at the Target Centre in Minneapolis, the Dallas Mavericks (4-10) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-5). The Denver Nuggets ended Minnesota's four-game winning streak, a defeat that revealed more about Denver's firepower than any weakness in the Timberwolves.

With 26 points apiece, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle solidified their status as one of the league's most potent scoring duos.In their 138-133 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, the Mavericks ended a three-game losing streak by going on a 6-0 run late in overtime. On Saturday night, the Timberwolves lost 123-112 to the visiting Denver Nuggets after Minnesota failed late in the fourth quarter.

The two giants are going to confront one another now.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks - When and where to watch the game

The game is scheduled to begin at Target Centre in Minneapolis at 8:00 PM Eastern/7:00 PM Central tonight. Local broadcasts of the game are available on KFAA and FanDuel Sports Network North. Fans in the Timberwolves broadcast market can buy a FanDuel Sports Network subscription on Amazon if they don't already have one.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks - Expected Starting Lineups

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks - Injury Report

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks - Game Prediction

Before their home game against Denver, the Timberwolves had won four straight. During this period, Minnesota defeated Utah twice (137:97 at home, 120:113 away) and Sacramento twice (144:117 away, 124:110 at home). The team was unable to prolong the winning run. In the end, the Nuggets prevailed 123:112. In terms of rebounding (40:47), assists (23:29), and three-pointers (10:14), the Wolves were defeated. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle both scored 26 points throughout the gameThe next game will be played back-to-back by the Mavericks. Yesterday, Portland was hosted by Jason Kidd's club. The Texans won the right to overtime, where they were stronger, after playing a strong game. 138:133 (118:118). With 33 assists and a 50.5% shooting percentage, the Mavs finally put on a fantastic offensive display. Washington, P.J., scored twenty-one points. Cooper Flagg made 9 of 16 shots to earn 21 points as well.

Twenty points were scored by Daniel Gafford. They are therefore prepared for one another. Also read: Los Angeles Clippers’ salary cap controversy involving Kawhi Leonard mirrors Joe Smith penalties from Minnesota Timberwolves era