Timberwolves Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat Mavericks 119-101

Naz Reid Scores Season-High 27 Points, Timberwolves Match Best NBA Record

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 119-101, avoiding their first losing streak of the season and matching Boston for the NBA’s best record.
Naz Reid scored a season-high 27 points, 19 of which were in the first half, and hit a career-best seven 3-pointers, tying a franchise record for a reserve.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and a season-high 17 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
Luka Doncic scored 39 points and had 13 rebounds for the Mavericks, marking his ninth consecutive game with at least 30 points.
The Timberwolves held the Mavericks to their third-lowest scoring game of the season and worst game shooting behind the arc (21.9% on 7 of 32).