The big picture

Minnesota Timberwolves come in 6th on the ladder; Dallas Mavericks are 12th. Minnesota Timberwolves have the higher position to protect.

Minnesota Timberwolves are 10–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.6 points for and 111.6 against.

Dallas Mavericks are 6–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.8 points for and 114.2 against.

Form

Minnesota Timberwolves have won four of their last five and most recently beat New Orleans Pelicans 115–109.

Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.

Minnesota Timberwolves arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 100 times on our records since 2001: Minnesota Timberwolves 42, Dallas Mavericks 58.

Last time out (2025-26), Minnesota Timberwolves won 124–94 at American Airlines Center.

Minnesota Timberwolves have won the last six against Dallas Mavericks.

Biggest margin between these two: Minnesota Timberwolves by 34 points in 2023-24 (121–87).

Players to watch

For Minnesota Timberwolves, watch Anthony Edwards (26.5 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaden McDaniels (16.4 points a game, 79 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (22.7 points a game, 76 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (20.6 points a game, 30 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Target Center

Minnesota Timberwolves have won 9 of their last 16 at Target Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Minnesota Timberwolves have the edge.