Dallas Mavericks 111, Minnesota Timberwolves 122
NBA · 2026-02-20 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Dallas Mavericks 122–111 on 2026-02-20 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:18 swung win probability 94% → 70%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 25 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 111 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 122 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:18 swung win probability 94% → 70%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q1 25-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q2 8:45 | 96% → 84% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q3 8:18 | 94% → 70% |