Cooper Flagg
43POINTS38:52MINUTES
Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavericks at Timberwolves: Edwards out, other participation unresolved
Dallas has won three straight after Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 78 points against Indiana. Minnesota has won four in a row and is 8–3 ahead of Friday's noon AEDT meeting, but Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are ruled out. Both teams have submitted reports; participation remains unconfirmed for their latest leading scorers.
First published Thu, 12 Nov, 5:30 am AEDT (Sydney time). Based on reports checked at Thu, 12 Nov, 9:29 am AEDT (Sydney time).
What shapes this game
Winning sequences meet with Edwards ruled out
Dallas followed defeats against Sacramento and San Antonio with wins over Utah, Brooklyn and Indiana. Its latest 125–122 victory takes the Mavericks to 7–4. Minnesota is 8–3 after beating Milwaukee, Houston, New Orleans and Utah in succession, most recently 115–100 against the Jazz. There is no intervening fixture for either team before Friday's noon AEDT meeting in Minneapolis. Those latest completed games therefore remain the immediate reference points for this early preview. Both teams have now submitted reports, with Minnesota listing Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo as Out. Participation is still unconfirmed for Flagg, Irving, Ayo Dosunmu and LaMelo Ball.
Flagg and Irving supplied 78 of Dallas' 125 points
Cooper Flagg scored 43 points in 38:52 against Indiana and Kyrie Irving added 35 in 38:20. P.J. Washington contributed 13 in 35:20. Dallas and Indiana each made 43 field goals, while the Pacers made 15 threes to the Mavericks' 14. Dallas made 25 of 34 free throws against Indiana's 21 of 28; those four extra free throws offset Indiana's one-point advantage from field goals and account for the three-point margin. Dallas also won total rebounds 43–27 and offensive rebounds 10–1, although it committed 15 turnovers to Indiana's 13. That combination gives more detail than the two leading scorers' totals alone, but does not establish either player's participation on Friday.
Minnesota won despite a large turnover count
Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points in 29:52 against Utah, with LaMelo Ball adding 24 in 29:41 and Jaden McDaniels 16 in 32:41. Minnesota made 38 of 77 field-goal attempts, including 12 of 32 threes, and 27 of 32 free throws. Utah made 37 of 87 shots, seven of 24 threes and 19 of 24 free throws. Minnesota led total rebounds 45–37 but committed 22 turnovers to Utah's 13 and attempted ten fewer field goals. The Timberwolves still made one more field goal, five more threes and eight more free throws, accounting for their 15-point win. That was a strong shooting return alongside a clear ball-security issue in that game. Minnesota's report now rules out Edwards and DiVincenzo for Friday, but does not establish Dosunmu's or Ball's participation. If both play, their Utah performances remain relevant context; if either is absent or restricted, those contributions cannot be assumed, and the supplied evidence does not establish replacement roles.
Minnesota has the larger average scoring margin
Both teams have played 11 games. Minnesota has averaged 118.1 points and allowed 107.0, a margin of plus 11.1. Dallas has averaged 114.9 and allowed 110.3, a margin of plus 4.6. Minnesota's effective field-goal percentage is 55.3%, compared with Dallas' 54.8%, and its offensive-rebound share is 31.8% against 29.9%. The turnover rates are closer, at 15.2% for Minnesota and 15.6% for Dallas. The latest game's 22 Minnesota turnovers should therefore be read alongside the wider sample. Different schedules, Minnesota's confirmed absences of Edwards and DiVincenzo and unresolved participation limit the comparison. These figures describe completed games and are not an opponent- or availability-adjusted projection.
Both teams have reported statuses, but neither lineup is established
The latest official report lists Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo as Out and Joan Beringer as Available. Dallas' Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II and Sergio de Larrea are Out, Morez Johnson Jr. is Probable and Caleb Martin is Available. Flagg, Irving, Dosunmu and Ball are not listed, which does not establish their availability from the supplied evidence. They appear in the cards as historical contributors. If Flagg and Irving participate, their latest performances are relevant context; if either is absent or restricted, Dallas cannot be assessed on the assumption that both are playing. The same applies to Dosunmu and Ball for Minnesota, which is already without Edwards and DiVincenzo. Johnson's Probable designation does not confirm he will play, while Martin's and Beringer's Available statuses do not establish their roles. There is no supported starting-five projection or estimate of replacement minutes in the supplied evidence. With neither team scheduled to play before this meeting, the next information to watch is official reporting and any roster or fixture change.
The early numbers
| Season to date | DAL | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 114.9 | 118.1 |
| Points allowed / game | 110.3 | 107.0 |
| Estimated offence / 100 | 116.7 | 118.0 |
| Estimated defence / 100 | 112.0 | 106.9 |
| Effective FG% | 54.8% | 55.3% |
| Offensive rebound share | 29.9% | 31.8% |
Small samples across different schedules. Estimated possession ratings are descriptive, with no opponent or availability adjustment.
Dallas Mavericks · last three
| NBA date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-09 | vs IND | W 125–122 |
| 2026-11-08 | vs BKN | W 130–93 |
| 2026-11-06 | vs UTA | W 112–100 |
Minnesota Timberwolves · last three
| NBA date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | vs UTA | W 115–100 |
| 2026-11-06 | at NOP | W 115–109 |
| 2026-11-04 | at HOU | W 117–107 |
Recent contributions
Each player’s latest completed game. Recorded points and minutes, rather than projected roles or output.
Kyrie Irving
35POINTS38:20MINUTES
Ayo Dosunmu
26POINTS29:52MINUTES
LaMelo Ball
24POINTS29:41MINUTES
Availability and what can change
The NBA injury report published at 22:15 UTC on 11 November and checked at 22:29 UTC lists Minnesota's Anthony Edwards as Out after right knee arthroscopy, Donte DiVincenzo as Out following right Achilles tendon repair / surgery and Joan Beringer as Available with a face mask. Dallas' Tarik Biberović is Out with right heel bursitis, Dereck Lively II is Out after right foot surgery and Sergio de Larrea is Out with a right knee sprain. Morez Johnson Jr. is Probable with a left shin / tibia contusion, and Caleb Martin is Available with a right thumb splint. Both teams have submitted game-specific reports. Unlisted players' participation remains unknown, including Flagg, Irving, Dosunmu and Ball. Probable is a reported designation, not confirmed participation, and Available does not establish a starting role or minutes. Neither starting lineup is confirmed.
Report published Thu, 12 Nov, 9:15 am AEDT (Sydney time). An unlisted name does not certify availability.
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Biberovic, Tarik | Out | Right Heel Bursitis |
| Johnson Jr., Morez | Probable | Left Shin / Tibia Contusion |
| Lively II, Dereck | Out | Right Foot Surgery |
| Martin, Caleb | Available | Right Thumb Splint |
| de Larrea, Sergio | Out | Right Knee Sprain |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Beringer, Joan | Available | Face Mask |
| DiVincenzo, Donte | Out | Right Achilles Tendon Repair / Surgery |
| Edwards, Anthony | Out | Right Knee Arthroscopy |
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The SavvyPlays view
Both teams have put several wins together, with Minnesota carrying the larger average scoring margin across the same number of games. Dallas' latest win leaned heavily on Flagg and Irving's scoring, while Minnesota beat Utah despite losing the turnover comparison. Shooting returns, offensive rebounding and ball security provide useful ways to compare those performances. Minnesota lists Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo as Out and Joan Beringer as Available. Dallas lists Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II and Sergio de Larrea as Out, Morez Johnson Jr. as Probable and Caleb Martin as Available. Flagg, Irving, Ayo Dosunmu and LaMelo Ball are unlisted, which does not confirm their participation. If Flagg and Irving play, their combined 78 points against Indiana remain useful historical context; if either is absent or restricted, that scoring combination cannot be assumed. The same limit applies to Dosunmu and Ball's contributions against Utah, with Minnesota already without Edwards and DiVincenzo for this fixture. No replacement roles, minutes or numerical effects are established by the evidence. The matchup remains UNRATED, without a projected score or betting selection. Having played 11 games each does not itself establish model eligibility, and there is no reviewed eligible prediction implementation in the supplied evidence.
UNRATED · NO FORMAL FORECAST OR BETTING SELECTIONSources and reading notes
Based on reports checked at Thu, 12 Nov, 9:29 am AEDT (Sydney time). Results use the NBA’s US game date. Tip-off times use Australia/Sydney.
- NBA fixture
- Official NBA injury report
- Dallas Mavericks latest result
- Minnesota Timberwolves latest result
How to read the statistics
Effective field-goal percentage adds half a made three to made field goals, divided by attempts. Offensive rebound share is offensive rebounds divided by offensive rebounds plus opponent defensive rebounds. Rates use summed numerators and denominators. Existing possession estimates are retained; no model refit, current market price or betting selection is supplied.