Timberwolves Rout Short-Handed Mavericks 120-96 as Naz Reid Sets Season High

Minnesota's depth overwhelmed an injury-hit Dallas roster.

Overview

Naz Reid led Minnesota with a season-high 22 points, part of six Timberwolves in double figures as Anthony Edwards finished with 13 on 5-for-14 shooting.
A third-quarter surge, including three straight 3-pointers by Jaden McDaniels, built a 32-point cushion entering the fourth.
Dallas lacked frontline depth with Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively II (knee) out and Anthony Davis still sidelined, prompting rookie Moussa Cissé’s first career start.
Both teams struggled from deep, with Minnesota at 32% (14-for-44) for a fourth straight game under 33% and Dallas at 9-for-30 after entering with the league’s second-worst 3-point rate.
Cooper Flagg and Brandon Williams scored 15 each for Dallas, which fell to 1-2 on the second night of back-to-backs after Sunday’s win over Portland.