Dallas Mavericks – Minnesota Timberwolves: Ant vs Cooper Flagg
The Mavericks host the Timberwolves for the second meeting of the season. Minnesota just got back on track after a rough patch, while Dallas are riding a good spell. Perfect recipe for a proper scrap.
Dallas Mavericks: use the home court
They dropped a tight one to the Lakers (110-116) despite having control late in the third, but that came after a four-game winning streak. Big scalps over Golden State (123-115) and New York (114-97) have Dallas back in the West Play-In hunt. Anthony Davis being out hurts, no doubt, but the rest of the roster has found ways to keep them competitive.
Lately Dallas have been defined by offense. Over the last five games Jason Kidd’s men lead the league at 125.8 points per game. They’re on fire: 50.2% shooting, 41.0% from three on 36.6 attempts, and a breakneck tempo — second-highest pace in that stretch. Question is how Cooper Flagg and company handle the Wolves’ defense.
INJURY REPORT : Anthony Davis (OUT) – Dante Exum (OUT) – Dereck Lively II (OUT) – Cooper Flagg (questionable) – Moussa Cisse (questionable) – Ryan Nembhard (probable)
Minnesota Timberwolves: keep the comeback rolling
After an ugly five-game losing streak, the Wolves finally woke up two days ago, taking revenge on the Warriors in convincing fashion (108-83). That game felt like the defense returning — Chris Finch’s unit ranks 11th in the league at 114.3 points allowed, after collapsing in losses to Utah (122-127) and Chicago (115-120).
Another dangerous trait: they can put up points in bunches. Minnesota average 119.0 points per game this season — fifth-best in the league. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle carry the load, but role players like Donte DiVincenzo and Jaden McDaniels add crucial support.
INJURY REPORT : Terrence Shannon Jr (OUT) – Anthony Edwards (questionable) – Leonard Miller (questionable)
NBA Prediction Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Over 223.5 points
Dallas are red-hot right now and Minnesota have one of the league’s most potent offenses. At home, the Mavericks will try to turn this into a shootout and avoid a slow, half-court slog that would suit the Wolves. Sure, Dallas risk coming up cold from deep, but forcing pace is probably their best shot at staying in it.
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