The Dallas Mavericks, fresh off their third win of the season, head to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back. Not only will it be their second game in two nights, this Dallas team has played three overtime periods over their last two games. They’d have every reason to come into tonight feeling a little flat, but maybe the sweet nectar of victory will provide the boost Dallas needs to be competitive against a Wolves team that scores 120 points a game.

Cooper Flagg has been looking better and better every game, and this will be his first look at Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, who’ve led Minnesota to an 8-5 record so far this season.

Defending against variance

So far this season, Minnesota is shooting a hair over 39.1% from three, which is fourth-be

See Full Page