Jaden McDaniels Shines as Timberwolves Edge Shorthanded Mavericks 115-114

McDaniels' career-high 27 points and key late plays help Minnesota snap a two-game losing streak against a depleted Dallas squad missing Luka Dončić.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including a crucial free throw in the final seconds, to secure the Timberwolves' narrow victory.
Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, while Mike Conley added a season-high 18 points with key late free throws for Minnesota.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 36 points, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer that fell short of forcing overtime, as Dallas dropped to 1-5 in its last six games.
The Mavericks were without several key players, including Luka Dončić (calf strain) and Dereck Lively II, who is sidelined for months with a stress fracture in his foot.
The win brings Minnesota and Dallas to identical 23-21 records, tied for seventh place in the Western Conference standings.