Minnesota Timberwolves 133-94 Dallas Mavericks: Ball stars
LaMelo Ball hit six 3-pointers as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 at Target Center for their most lopsided win of the season.
Timberwolves cruise to a big win
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 at Target Center in the NBA. It was Minnesota's most lopsided victory of the season.
The hosts led after every quarter, taking the first 34-26 and the second 33-26. The game was settled in the third, which Minnesota won 36-17, before they closed out the fourth 30-25.
Key moments
LaMelo Ball was the standout, making six 3-pointers on his way to 22 points and a season-high nine assists. Bones Hyland added 24 points to top the Minnesota scoring.
The decisive spell came after the interval, when Dallas managed only 17 points in the third quarter. By then the hosts had pulled well clear and the visitors could not respond.
The numbers
Bones Hyland finished with 24 points, Jaden McDaniels had 9 rebounds and LaMelo Ball led the team with 9 assists. Minnesota's scoring was spread across all four quarters, with no period below 30 points.
For Dallas, Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points, Cooper Flagg collected 7 rebounds and Caleb Martin provided 5 assists. The Mavericks did not reach 30 points in any quarter.
What it means
The win moves the Minnesota Timberwolves to 9-3 and fifth of 30 teams after 12 games. They have scored 1432 points and conceded 1271 so far this season.
The Dallas Mavericks drop to 7-5 and sit 14th of 30 after 12 games. They have scored 1358 points and allowed 1346.
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