MINNEAPOLIS – The Dallas Mavericks head into the den to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a rematch of the Western Conference finals today – Tuesday, Oct. 29 – at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The matchup is available to watch on multiple streaming services.
This game will broadcast live on TNT with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern. (6:30 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can catch the game at no cost by taking advantage of streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. Sling TV has promotional offers for new customers.
After silencing the Utah Jazz last night, the Mavericks are playing on the tail end of a back-to-back. Last year’s NBA Finals representative tinkered with their mechanics after falling short to the Boston Celtics in five games.
Superstar Luka Doncic remains a threat from all levels of the court, but has struggled from the field in the infancy of the season.
The Slovenian has tallied 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists while shooting 36.1% from the field. He had just 15 points against the Jazz.
Dallas’ stout defense took a hit after the loss of Derrick Jones Jr. They traded that defensive prowess for the streaky shooting of veteran floor spacer Klay Thompson, which has paid off early as he is averaging 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 47.7% from the field.
The four-time NBA Champion has scored 18 points or more in all three games.
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Riding a two-game winning streak, including the latest victory over the Toronto Raptors, Minnesota is out for revenge after the Mavericks pulled the rug out from underneath them on the way to the NBA Finals last year.
Star shooting guard Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 41.4% from the field. Edwards has taken a stronger interest in long range shooting, tallying 57% of his shots from beyond the arc through three games.
Rudy Gobert received some slack for his defensive play in last year’s dance with the Mavericks. That’s even after he has compiled four Defensive Player of the Year awards, including last year’s crown. Gobert is averaging 10.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 66.7% from the field.
Newly acquired Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle’s is off to a strong start, tallying 24.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while averaging 62.8% from the field. Randle has tallied 24 or more points in two consecutive games.
Donte DiVincenzo also came over in that trade. He is averaging 11.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 33.3% from the field.
Mavericks-Timberwolves Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks: Dante Exum (right wrist surgery), Jazian Gortman (G-league two-way) and Maxi Kleber (right hamstring strain) are all out.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark (G-League two way), Jesse Edwards (G-League two-way) and Leonard Miller (G-League two way on assignment) are all out.
Who is announcing Mavericks vs. Timberwolves?
Ian Eagle (play-by-play) and Stan Van Gundy (analyst) will be the announcers while Stephanie Ready reports courtside.
What are the latest odds for Mavericks vs. Timberwolves?
Moneyline: DAL: (+164), MIN: (-198)
Spread: DAL: +5, MIN: -5
Over/Under: 221
Here’s more information on how to watch Mavericks-Timberwolves on TV or streaming services:
What: NBA basketball: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central)
Where: Target Center | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Channel: TNT
Best streaming options: DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (half off first month)
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