The Wolves did exactly what they needed to do, taking down the Dallas Mavericks, the team with the worst record in the league, by a score of 112-99.
The win was Minnesota’s fourth straight. It’s the first time since Dec. 15 of 2012 the team has won four-straight contests.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Wolves with a 31-point, 12-rebound double-double, his seventh of the season. Andrew Wiggins added 23 points. Taj Gibson added 12 points and 10 rebounds, his second-straight double-double. Jeff Teague rounded things out with 11 points, 10 assists and three steals.
Rookie Dennis Smith Jr.