Preview: Wolves vs. Mavs
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In the Minnesota Timberwolves’ (22-49) final game of the season, the Dallas Mavericks (42-29) visit Target Center on Sunday evening.
The Wolves are one day removed from a 124-108 defeat versus the Boston Celtics, with Karl-Anthony Towns’ 24 points leading the way for Minnesota.
Winners of six of their last seven games, the Mavericks look to head into the postseason on a high note, with a win on Sunday securing the team the fifth seed in the Western Conference Playoffs and a three-game winning streak. Dallas defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-110 on Friday behind Kristaps Prozingis’ 21 points.
The Timberwolves and Mavs have met twice in the 2020-21 campaign to date, with Dallas emerging victorious in both matchups.
Tipoff for Saturday’s game is set for 8:00 PM Central, available locally on Bally Sports North and 830 WCCO.
Fans have the opportunity to bid on autographed, game-issued Statement jerseys, posters, mystery boxes, and more during the team’s Fastbreak Foundation Auction. Bidding will be live through the final buzzer of tonight’s finale at Timberwolves.com/auction with proceeds benefitting the Fastbreak Foundation.
Current Injury Report:
Wolves: Malik Beasley (Left Hamstring Soreness) and Jarrett Culver (Right Ankle Surgery) are OUT.
Mavericks: TBD.
Probable Starters:
Wolves: G – Ricky Rubio, G – D’Angelo Russell, F – Anthony Edwards, F – Jaden McDaniels, C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Mavericks: G – Luka Doncic, G – Tim Hardaway Jr., F – Dorian Finney-Smith, F – Kristaps Porzingis, C – Dwight Powell