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Mavericks Rule Out Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson for Wolves Game as Anthony Edwards Plays

Dallas’ absences and Minnesota’s star availability shift expectations toward the Timberwolves in a matchup shaped by injury management.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 29: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at Target Center on October 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mavericks defeated the Timberwolves 120-114. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Cooper Flagg (left ankle injury management) and Klay Thompson (knee soreness) are out against Minnesota, with hope they return for Thursday’s back-to-back.
  • Anthony Edwards, previously listed as questionable with right foot maintenance, was cleared to play for Minnesota, per late pregame reports.
  • Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center, with Minnesota entering at 28-19 and Dallas at 19-27.
  • Betting markets opened with the Timberwolves favored around -7.5 and a moneyline near -285, reflecting Dallas’ lengthy injury list and Minnesota’s personnel edge.
  • Minnesota won the first meeting 120-96 and is expected to leverage size and paint control against a short-handed Mavericks rotation.