The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-25) will be at home when they challenge the Dallas Mavericks (21-16). Action begins at 5:00 pm ET on Sunday, Jan. 10 and can be seen on FSW and FNo.
The Timberwolves are expecting a better outcome after their 125-99 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Andrew Wiggins was the game’s leading scorer with 35 points. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 96-95 loss against the Bucks on Friday. Zaza Pachulia had a good game for Dallas, accounting for nine points, 15 rebounds, and three assists.
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The Dallas Mavericks lost their last game by a one-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, the Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-3. Dallas is 3-4 in close games this season.
In games where they allow fewer than 100 points, the Dallas Mavericks are a superb 14-3. In games where they score fewer than 100 points, the Minnesota Timberwolves have an abysmal record of 4-14.
At 7-13, the Dallas Mavericks have a subpar record when their opponents score 100 points or more. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 8-11 when they hit the century mark.
The Timberwolves have a defensive rating of 104.8 (ranked 20th), while the Mavericks rank ninth for their offensive rating of 103.8.
The Minnesota Timberwolves average a field goal percentage of 44.7% this season. The Dallas Mavericks have a poor record of 8-13 when opponents have a FG% of 44.7% or greater.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rank higher for their field goal percentage (13th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (26th). The Dallas Mavericks rank higher for their effective field goal percentage (13th) than they do for their field goal percentage (18th).
On average, the Dallas Mavericks make 22.0 assists per game and the Minnesota Timberwolves make 21.7. Dallas is ranked 13th, while Minnesota is ranked 14th.
Minnesota makes an average of 4.5 blocks per game (ranked 19th), while Dallas makes 3.6 blocks per game (ranked 30th).
Minnesota is ranked 22nd when it comes to offensive rebounding. Dallas ranks fifth in defensive rebounds.
The Dallas Mavericks average 7.2 steals per game. When giving up 7 or more steals, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a poor record (9-18) this season.
