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Timberwolves vs Mavericks: Dallas looks to extend their winning streak
The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to stay on top of the Western Conference when they visit the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center on Sunday evening.
The Timberwolves are the top story of the season
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on top of the Western Conference with a 25-9 record. They are 14-2 at home, 11-7 on the road, and are going to Dallas after a 122-95 win over the Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves are fourth in the league, shooting 38.2% from three-point territory, and are ranked sixth with 48.6% shooting from the field. Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 26.5 points per game.
The Mavericks are picking up the pace
The Dallas Mavericks got Kyrie Irving back and immediately started playing better. Currently, they are sixth in the Western Conference with a 21-15 record. The Mavericks have won the last two games and are coming off a 139-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Dallas is second in the league in three-point attempts and makes and is ranked seventh in the league with 119.1 points per game. Luka Doncic is the second-best scorer in the league, averaging 33.7 points, and he also adds 9.3 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Betting Trends
The Mavericks are 21-14-1 over the total point line for the season, 10-7-0 at home, and 11-9-0 after a win. The Timberwolves are 18-15-1 over the total point line for the season, 12-6-0 on the road, and 14-10-0 after a win.
Player to watch
Kyrie Irving has missed 16 games this season for the Mavs. He has played in the last three and led Dallas with 24 points in the last win over Portland. For the season, Irving averages 22.9 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Injury Reports
Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, Grant Williams, Richaun Holmes, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris, and Dante Exum are out for the Mavericks while Jaylen Clark will not play for the Timberwolves.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are in the playoff picture in the West, and if that was expected from the Mavs, the Timberwolves have shocked many with the way they play this season. Anthony Edwards is having a fantastic season and is among the top 5 favorites in the MVP race. The Mavericks won the last two games and got Irving back, but their injury list is still very long, with Doncic being sidelined among others. Regardless, both teams are playing very aggressively on the offensive end, and this will be another run-and-gun game that will go over 229.5 points.
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