The Timberwolves held a lead all game against the Dallas Mavericks, but ultimately were defeated in overtime as the veteran team put away the Wolves. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the proceedings even though the Wolves were not able to ride his hard work to victory.
The Timberwolves seemed like they were going to hold on throughout this one as the Mavericks didn't come close to leading the game till near the end of the fourth quarter. However, in true Timberwolves fashion, costly turnovers and poor shooting at the end of the fourth quarter and in overtime let the game slip away till the Mavericks held a double-digit victory at the final buzzer.