Timberwolves Beat Mavericks 133-94 for Fifth Straight Win

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 to earn their fifth straight win and their most lopsided victory of the season. In a game without Anthony Edwards on the floor, the team kept its advantage on both offense and defense.

Minnesota led 67-52 at the half. The team outscored Dallas 36-17 in the third quarter, extending its lead and taking control of the game. Bones Hyland scored 24 points off the bench. LaMelo Ball finished with 22 points, six three-pointers and nine assists.

For Minnesota, Cooper Flagg scored 12 points and Kyrie Irving added 10. Zaccharie Risacher led Dallas in scoring with 22 points.

In other games, the Phoenix Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 despite blowing a 17-point lead. The Detroit Pistons won 144-140, with their leader posting 52 points, 11 assists and no turnovers.

There was also injury news. A former UNC player was injured during the Spurs game. Stephen Curry was reported to be out with an oblique injury for at least two weeks and to miss at least seven games.