Minnesota Timberwolves 118, Dallas Mavericks 105
NBA · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Dallas Mavericks 118–105 on 2026-01-28 in NBA play, a 13-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 31 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 29 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 105 |
Win probability
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q2 19-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 47.0% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.