In a thrilling rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road, winning 120-114. The game began with an explosive performance by Anthony Edwards, who scored an impressive 24 points in the first quarter alone, including six three-pointers, pushing the Timberwolves ahead 34-26. However, Dallas steadily turned the tide. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks’ offense, scoring 35 points, while Luka Doncic contributed 24 points, 8 boards, and 8 assists, helping seal the victory.
LuKai combines for 59 points 🪄♾️#MFFL pic.twitter.com/N750cNv1vj
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) October 30, 2024
Meanwhile, Klay Thompson struggled to find his rhythm and finished with just seven points. Despite Edwards’ outstanding game-high of 37 points, a crucial late-game error dashed Minnesota’s hopes of a comeback, bringing their season record to 2-2. New Timberwolves acquisition Julius Randle added 20 points, yet he and Edwards were the only Minnesota players to score over 15 points, showcasing Dallas’ defensive efforts and depth across their roster. The Timberwolves will look to regroup as they aim to find consistency early in the season.