Brunson ratings 26, replacements help Mavericks beat Wolves

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Dallas Mavericks guard Frank Ntilikina (21) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (5) scramble to control a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.

DALLAS-- Jalen Brunson scored 26 factors, Dorian Finney-Smith came active in the second fifty percent and also the Dallas Mavericks, with an increase from 2 freshly authorized players, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-102 in a battle of attrition Tuesday night.A total amount of nine players, including three beginners, missed the video game since they remain in the NBA's health and safety method.

Brunson scored 16 factors in the initial half. Finney-Smith had just 4 at halftime, yet included 15 in the 2nd fifty percent, including 2 3-pointers in a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter that erased Minnesota's last lead in the video game.

Dwight Powell racked up 15 factors, Boban Marjanovich had 10 as well as Sterling Brown combined 12 points with 11 rebounds in his initial begin this period.

Karl-Anthony Towns led Minnesota with as well as 26 factors as well as 14 rebounds. Malik Beasley racked up 22, D'Angelo Russell had 14 points as well as 12 assists as well as Jaden McDaniels racked up 11.
 
The Mavericks obtained an increase from 2 players authorized considering that they lost simply two days in the past at Minnesota. Theo Pinson played 22 minutes, racked up seven factors, grabbed 4 rebounds and also added three helps and four swipes. In his 16 mins, Marquese Chriss racked up six points, including a roaring dunk in the 10-0 run, and took down 8 rebounds.

In the first quarter, Minnesota made 65% (13 for 20) of its basket efforts as well as scored 35 points-- as well as led Dallas by only one point. Towns didn't miss a shot as well as racked up 12 points. In the second, the Timberwolves made just 28% of their field goal efforts and also were outscored 27-15 as the Mavericks took a 61-50 halftime lead.

In the 3rd quarter, the Mavericks ran to a 17-point lead, 79-62, however Minnesota came back with a 13-0 run. The Wolves led 94-91 in the 4th prior to 3-pointers by Brown and Finney-Smith provided the Mavericks a 97-95 they really did not lose.

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Timberwolves: Minnesota signed F Chris Silva and also G Rayjon Tucker, who had actually been playing in the G-League, to 10-day agreements under the COVID-related hardship allowance. Silva got here with 59 NBA games on his resume, as well as Tucker with 34. ... The Wolves were without beginners Patrick Beverly and also Jarred Vanderbilt in addition to Anthony Edwards, John Okogie and also Taurean Prince because they remained in the NBA's health and safety procedures.

Mavericks: Hardaway was added Tuesday afternoon to the checklist of gamers in the health and wellness method, signing up with Maxi Kleber, Reggie Bullock and Josh Green. ... Doncic (left ankle injury) missed his 5th consecutive game, and Porzingis (toe) joined him on the injury list on Tuesday. Coach Jason Kidd claimed, "We're confident that (Doncic) is back for Thursday. Eugene (Omoruyi) and Willie (Cauley-Stein) continue to be out." ... he Mavericks added 6-5 swingman Pinson and 6-9 Chriss to 10-day agreements under the COVID-related hardship allocation. Chriss previously played partly of 5 NBA seasons and also Pinson in three.

UP NEXT

Timberwolves: Complete a two-game journey at Utah on Thursday.

Mavericks: Host the Bucks on Thursday in the secondly of 2 residence video games.

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