The Mavericks have courage but that's not enough… Despite Kyrie Irving's 36 points and PJ Washington's 30 points, Jason Kidd's players lost by a small point (115-114) against the Wolves. The two teams are tied in the standings with 23 wins and 21 losses.
Despite a catastrophic 3-pointer, Dallas took the lead in the final minutes of the first quarter, leading 22-17 after the first quarter.
Paradoxically, it is under the panels that the Mavericks make the difference with Daniel Gafford, well served by Brandon Williams. The Timberwolves attack wakes up in the second quarter, thanks to Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. The two compensate for the great discretion of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle.
The match unravels, and Mike Conley takes matters into his own hands. Clearly, we are not bored despite the numerous absences, and we can count on Kyrie Irving to put on the show. At the break, the Wolves took the lead, and they lead 55-53. When they return from the locker room, the stars get angry. Anthony Edwards and Kyrie Irving start the hostilities, and the Wolves take an eight-point lead thanks to Julius Randle's And-1 (82-74).
Irving at the buzzer… for nothing!
At the start of the 4th quarter, Naz Reid drives home the point with two new 3-point baskets, and this time, the Wolves reach the 10-point lead (92-82). Despite the efforts of Kyrie Irving, supported by PJ Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie, the gap stabilized and even reached 12 points (99-87).
But the Mavericks will give everything in the final minutes. First it was Maxi Kleber who went for a dunk to make it 7-0. Kyrie Irving explodes the room when he brings the Mavericks to one point (101-100).
The Wolves respond with Jaden McDaniels, who crashes from afar, then flies away in the alley-oop to restore an eight-point lead (110-102). There are three minutes left to play, and with free throws, the Mavericks will pick up the score then PJ Washington signs the tap of hope (110-108).
Anthony Edwards lets a free throw slip away, and Kyrie Irving, once again, explodes the room with a 3-pointer (112-111). Mike Conley makes his free throws, then Irving misses the 3-pointer for the equalizer. It's over, and after a final free throw from McDaniels, Irving plants a 3-pointer at the buzzer. For nothing…
WHAT TO REMEMBER
– The cripples’ ball. Only 17 players came into play last night, and paradoxically, it was Chris Finch who used the fewest players (8). On the Dallas side, it was a massacre since Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, Derek Lively II, Naji Marshall and even Jaden Hardy and Dwight Powell were missing.
– McDaniels’ big night. Shadow player, Jaden McDaniels signs his best career game with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 interceptions and 3 blocks! Without forgetting to help in defense on Kyrie Irving.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
