The Dallas Mavericks (32 - 28) blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves (19 - 41) 128 - 101 on Sunday. The outcome of the game was seemingly never in question, with Dallas jumping out to a 39 - 24 lead after one period and never looking back. The Mavs enjoyed an advantage in most of the major categories, with their biggest edge coming in the area of shooting percentage. Dallas shot a stellar 53 percent from the field, while limiting Minnesota to an underwhelming 38 percent figure. They also took outstanding care of the ball, committing only eight turnovers on the night, while eliciting 15 from the visitors. Zaza Pachulia notably helped keep standout rookie Karl-Anthony Towns relatively under control, while seven Dallas players - - four starters and three reserves - - tallied double - digit scoring to key the easy victory. Minnesota's top scoring effort emanated from the bench, as Shabazz Muhammad was outstanding in tallying 24 points, five rebounds and a block in 34 minutes of play. Andrew Wiggins was next in line while pacing the starters with 15 points, four rebounds and an assist. Ricky Rubio followed with 14 points, which he complemented with five assists and a pair of rebounds. Towns still turned in a solid effort in the defeat, compiling a 12 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists. Zach LaVine overcame a rough night from the field to still provide strong production across the stat sheet, registering 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals. The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. They're off until Wednesday, when they face off against the Washington Wizards at home. Chandler Parsons continued his extended stretch of outstanding play in leading the Dallas attack with 29 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal. It was Parsons' fifth effort of over 20 points in the last seven contests. Wesley Matthews followed with 15 points, two assists, a steal and a block. Deron Williams and Dirk Nowitzki pitched in a pair of 10 - point efforts, with the former also supplying nine assists and four rebounds, and the latter posting four rebounds, an assist and a pair of blocks. David Lee led the way for the reserves with 13 points, nine rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block, while J.J. Barea got in on the fun with 12 points, seven assists and a pair of rebounds as well. Justin Anderson was the third bench player with double - digit points, and he impressively generated his 10 - point tally in just nine minutes of action. The rookie from Virginia also hauled in a pair of rebounds. The Mavericks retain a hold on third place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division, and are currently in possession of the sixth seed in the conference as well. They're home Tuesday versus the Orlando Magic.
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