Minnesota are battling for the eight - seed in the west with Dallas and this dominating win shows just how important it was to win this game. In fact, the Mavericks led for over 45 minutes of this game, as they never looked close to relinquishing the lead. Defense carried the T'Wolves, as they held the Mavericks to 42 percent from the field and 24 percent from three - point range, Seth Curry did all he could for Dallas, as he dropped a career - high 31 points on 13 - of - 17 shooting. Harrison Barnes was the only other Maverick in double figures, as he totaled 20 points and seven rebounds. Andrew Wiggins led Minnesota in scoring, as he provided 27 points and seven rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated down low, as he collected 26 points and 18 rebounds on 12 - of - 18 from the field. Ricky Rubio led the team in assists, accruing 13 points, five rebounds, 14 assists and three steals.
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