The Mavericks scored a season-high 64 paint points (Dallas outscored MinnesotaThe Timberwolves trailed by three (104-101) with under 3 minutes to go in regulation, but closed the game on a 9-4 run en route to a 110-108 win over the Mavericks.Mavericks rookie Luka Dončić recorded his 23rd double-double of the season with a team-high 27 points, 12 rebounds, a team-high six assists and one block in 32 minutes. His 23 double-doubles are the most by a Mavericks rookie in franchise history.
Dwight Powell scored 25 points with eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. It was the second-highest scoring outing of Powell’s career (26 points at Washington 3/6/19). It marked his seventh 20- point game of the season (11th career).
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns posted his 53rd double-double of the season (235th career) with game highs of 28 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks to go along with three assists in 37 minutes in the Win.