The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) are set to face the Dallas Mavericks (19-10) in a matchup that highlights contrasting recent performances. The Mavericks enter the game on a two-game winning streak and currently hold a solid third place in their division, bolstered by Luka Dončić’s impressive averages of 28.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. In contrast, the Timberwolves are struggling, having lost their last three games, and sit at third in their division as well. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 25.3 points per game, while Rudy Gobert contributes significantly on the boards with 10.6 rebounds per game. Both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths as they aim to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks Game Information
Game Date: December 25, 2024
Game Time: 02:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Dallas Mavericks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 19-10
Conference Record: 13-8
Division Record: 4-1
Streak: 2 win
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-14
Conference Record: 11-9
Division Record: 2-2
Streak: 3 loss
Stat Leaders
Dallas Mavericks (19-10, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Luka Dončić, 28.8 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Luka Dončić, 8.48 RPG
Assists Leader: Luka Dončić, 8.1 APG
Steals Leader: Luka Dončić, 2.05 SPG
Blocks Leader: Dereck Lively II, 1.58 BPG
Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Anthony Edwards, 25.3 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Rudy Gobert, 10.61 RPG
Assists Leader: Mike Conley, 4.7 APG
Steals Leader: Mike Conley, 1.5 SPG
Blocks Leader: Rudy Gobert, 1.36 BPG
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Jaden Hardy – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Mavericks listed Hardy as Questionable on Wednesday’s (Dec. 25) game against the Timberwolves.
Dante Exum – Wrist (Out) – Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 9), per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Brandon Williams – Thumb (Out) – The Mavericks listed Williams as Out on Wednesday’s (Dec. 25) game against the Timberwolves.
Luka Dončić – Foot (Day To Day) – The Mavericks listed Doncic as Probable on Wednesday’s (Dec. 25) game against the Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Daishen Nix – Ankle (Day To Day) – Nix did not play on Monday’s (Dec. 23) game against Atlanta.
Joe Ingles – Soleus (Out) – The Timberwolves have listed Ingles as Out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 25) game against the Mavericks.
Naz Reid – Ankle (Day To Day) – Reid did not return to Monday’s (Dec. 23) game against Atlanta.
Luka Garza – Ankle (Out) – The Timberwolves listed Garza as Out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 25) game against the Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 25, 2024 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
December 27, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
December 28, 2024 at Portland Trail Blazers
December 30, 2024 at Sacramento Kings
January 01, 2025 at Houston Rockets
January 03, 2025 vs Cleveland Cavaliers
January 06, 2025 at Memphis Grizzlies
January 07, 2025 vs Los Angeles Lakers
January 09, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 12, 2025 vs Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 25, 2024 at Dallas Mavericks
December 27, 2024 at Houston Rockets
December 29, 2024 vs San Antonio Spurs
December 31, 2024 at Oklahoma City Thunder
January 02, 2025 vs Boston Celtics
January 04, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 06, 2025 vs LA Clippers
January 07, 2025 at New Orleans Pelicans
January 09, 2025 at Orlando Magic
January 11, 2025 vs Memphis Grizzlies
