DALLAS — — Dallas native Julius Randle scored 24 factors, Anthony Edwards had 17 factors off the bench in his return following a six-game absence, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 on Monday evening.
Edwards was introduced as a starter however was late to the court docket and changed within the lineup by Mike Conley. Edwards checked in after 2:01 elapsed.
Edwards went in needing to play in each remaining Wolves sport to satisfy the NBA’s 65-game minimal for eligibility for all-NBA consideration.
Ayo Dosunmu had 16 factors, 15 rebounds and 12 assists for his first triple-double since being acquired from Chicago on the commerce deadline.
The Timberwolves (46-29) moved into sole possession of fifth place within the Western Conference, a half-game forward of idle Houston.
Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert had 14 factors and 10 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo hit 5 of 9 behind the arc and completed with 15 factors.
Daniel Gafford scored 21 factors to guide the lottery-bound Mavericks (24-51), who’ve misplaced their final 13 dwelling video games.
Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg scored 12 factors on 5-of-19 capturing after beginning 1 for 10.
The Mavericks’ dwelling dropping streak is their longest on the 25-year previous American Airlines Center. It’s their longest since dropping their first 19 video games at since-demolished Reunion Arena to start the 1993-94 season.
Minnesota used a 19-2 run to open a 23-10 lead late within the first quarter and by no means once more trailed. The Wolves led by as many as 33 factors within the fourth quarter.
Timberwolves: Visit Detroit on Thursday.
Mavericks: Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday.
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