The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-99, in their eighth Christmas Day appearance, dropping their record on the holiday to 4-4. Despite entering the fourth quarter down by 21, the Mavericks’ defense limited Minnesota to just 15 points, tied for the fewest points the Timberwolves have scored in a quarter this season.
Key Performances:
Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 39 points (14-27 FG, 5-14 3FG), adding 5 rebounds and 2 assists. His 39 points rank as the second-most he’s scored on Christmas and the second-highest by a Maverick on the holiday.
Klay Thompson, in his first Christmas game with Dallas, tallied 14 points and passed Reggie Miller for 5th all-time in career 3-pointers made (2,562). He also recorded his 15th career game with 2+ steals and 2+ blocks.
Luka Dončić exited late in the second quarter with a left calf strain, finishing with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards matched the franchise Christmas Day scoring record with 26 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 8 assists.
The Mavericks’ defense showed resilience, but the Timberwolves’ balanced attack secured the win.
Key Performances:
Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 39 points (14-27 FG, 5-14 3FG), adding 5 rebounds and 2 assists. His 39 points rank as the second-most he’s scored on Christmas and the second-highest by a Maverick on the holiday.
Klay Thompson, in his first Christmas game with Dallas, tallied 14 points and passed Reggie Miller for 5th all-time in career 3-pointers made (2,562). He also recorded his 15th career game with 2+ steals and 2+ blocks.
Luka Dončić exited late in the second quarter with a left calf strain, finishing with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards matched the franchise Christmas Day scoring record with 26 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 8 assists.
The Mavericks’ defense showed resilience, but the Timberwolves’ balanced attack secured the win.
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00:00The Dallas Mavericks brought the holiday spirit to the American Airlines Center with lots
00:08of energy and creating a sense of family in the arena.
00:11Unfortunately, they were not able to grant a Christmas miracle as they fell short to
00:14the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 105-99.
00:18The first quarter rhythm had Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's name all over it, as we saw
00:23Luka Doncic go for 8 points in the first 4 minutes of the game.
00:27Another record-breaking opportunity awaited for Klay Thompson, with Reggie Miller's record
00:31at stake to be 5th on the list for the most 3-pointers made in NBA history.
00:35We saw Klay hit 2 of those shots early in the 2nd quarter and then the last 2 to break
00:40the record in the 4th.
00:41The Mavs were down as low as 28 points during the competition and were able to bring it
00:45within 2 within the final minutes of the game.
00:47Kyrie Irving finished with 39 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
00:52Anthony Edwards finished with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
00:56The Mavericks will head to the Phoenix Suns to begin their road trip.
00:59For all things Mavs, tune in to Spectrum Cable, Channel 15, Wednesdays and Thursday nights
01:03at 11pm.
01:04I'm Faith Knight and you've just been Credentialed.