WEB TIMBERWOLVES at MAVERICKS FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS January 7 2024 - YouTube
Mavericks 87 - Timberwolves 119
Edwards Lifts Timberwolves to Victory over Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 12-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 119-101 on Saturday night at the Target Center. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points, while Naz Reid added 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Timberwolves trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half, but they rallied behind Edwards' strong play in the third quarter. Edwards scored 14 points in the third quarter, including a pair of three-pointers, to help the Timberwolves take a 79-75 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Timberwolves extended their lead to 94-83 with 6:53 remaining in the game, and they held on for the victory. Reid scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of three-pointers, to help seal the win.
The Timberwolves improved to 23-25 with the victory, while the Mavericks fell to 25-23. The Timberwolves will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, while the Mavericks will travel to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
Conclusion
The Timberwolves' victory over the Mavericks was a much-needed one, as they had lost three of their previous four games. Edwards' strong play was a big reason for the victory, as he has been playing at a high level all season long. The Timberwolves will need to continue to get strong performances from Edwards and their other key players if they want to make a push for the playoffs.
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