If there are any two teams that have really held the nerves of the basketball fans are Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks.
Their intense matches against each other are such a notable aspect in the history of NBA (National Basketball Association). Both the teams really gave some memorable performances throughout their rivalry.
The article shows Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks match player stats with all-time head-to-head record, looking at key statistics, a few notable games, and trends that define their matchups year in year out.
Keep reading, keep learning!
Historical Overview
Historical Overview
Those who still do not know – Minnesota Timberwolves came into NBA in the year 1989. And since then both the teams have faced numerous times against each other.
Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: All-Time Series Record:
- Total Games Played: 137
- Dallas Mavericks Wins: 78
- Minnesota Timberwolves Wins: 59
Era-by-Era Breakdown
1989-1999: Early Years
- Games Played: 40
- Mavericks Wins: 21
- Timberwolves Wins: 19
- Notable Streak: Timberwolves’ 5-game winning streak (1995-1996)
2000-2009: Dirk Nowitzki Era
- Games Played: 36
- Mavericks Wins: 29
- Timberwolves Wins: 7
- Key Period: Mavericks’ dominance during their championship-contending years
- Notable Streak: Mavericks’ 13-game winning streak (2001-2004)
2010-2019: Transition Period
- Games Played: 35
- Mavericks Wins: 25
- Timberwolves Wins: 10
- Highlight: Multiple 30+ point performances by Dirk Nowitzki
2020-Present: Modern Era
- Games Played: 16
- Mavericks Wins: 12
- Timberwolves Wins: 4
- Featured Matchup: Luka Dončić vs Karl-Anthony Towns battles
Notable Games and Records
Notable Games and Records
Highest Scoring Games
- February 27, 1995: Mavericks 137, Timberwolves 134 (2OT)
- March 19, 2002: Mavericks 140, Timberwolves 122
- December 4, 2009: Timberwolves 138, Mavericks 129
Lowest Scoring Games
- January 18, 1999: Mavericks 73, Timberwolves 71
- March 3, 2001: Mavericks 72, Timberwolves 70
- December 30, 2003: Mavericks 89, Timberwolves 71
Overtime Games
- February 27, 1995 (2OT)
- January 15, 2000
- March 7, 2008
- November 8, 2014
- December 19, 2018
Venue Records
At Target Center (Minneapolis)
- Total Games: 64
- Timberwolves Wins: 25
- Mavericks Wins: 39
- Average Score: Mavericks 102.8, Timberwolves 98.4
At Reunion Arena/American Airlines Center (Dallas)
- Total Games: 63
- Mavericks Wins: 48
- Timberwolves Wins: 15
- Average Score: Mavericks 106.3, Timberwolves 95.7
Individual Performance Records
Individual Performance Records
Mavericks vs Timberwolves
1. Dirk Nowitzki
- Highest Score: 43 points (March 19, 2002)
- Career Average: 22.8 points
- Most Games Played: 63
2. Luka Dončić
- Highest Score: 47 points (December 21, 2021)
- Career Average: 28.7 points
- Triple-Doubles: 8
Timberwolves vs Mavericks
1. Kevin Garnett
- Highest Score: 40 points (January 4, 2005)
- Career Average: 21.4 points
- Most Games Played: 52
2. Karl-Anthony Towns
- Highest Score: 41 points (November 17, 2019)
- Career Average: 24.3 points
- Double-Doubles: 18
Season-by-Season Records
Most Dominant Seasons (Mavericks)
- 2002-03: 4-0
- 2006-07: 4-0
- 2011-12: 3-0
Most Dominant Seasons (Timberwolves)
- 1995-96: 4-1
- 2003-04: 3-1
- 2013-14: 3-1
Statistical Leaders in Head-to-Head Matchups
Statistical Leaders in Head-to-Head Matchups
All-Time Scoring Leaders
- Dirk Nowitzki: 1,436 points
- Kevin Garnett: 1,112 points
- Michael Finley: 876 points
- Steve Nash: 654 points
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 584 points
All-Time Rebounding Leaders
- Kevin Garnett: 587 rebounds
- Dirk Nowitzki: 521 rebounds
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 276 rebounds
- Rudy Gobert: 242 rebounds
- Kevin Love: 234 rebounds
All-Time Assist Leaders
- Steve Nash: 428 assists
- Jason Kidd: 386 assists
- Luka Dončić: 235 assists
- Derek Harper: 214 assists
- Terrell Brandon: 198 assists
Recent Trends (2020-2024)
Scoring Averages
- Mavericks: 114.8 points per game
- Timberwolves: 109.3 points per game
Key Statistics
1. Field Goal Percentage
- Mavericks: 47.2%
- Timberwolves: 45.8%
2. Three-Point Percentage
- Mavericks: 36.9%
- Timberwolves: 35.4%
3. Free Throw Attempts
- Mavericks: 23.4 per game
- Timberwolves: 21.8 per game
Conclusion
If you closely watch the history then you will surely notice that Dallas generally dominated the match against Timberwolves especially during the era of Dirk Nowitzki. But, as the rule of nature, fortune changes; and this is applicable on Timberwolves.
However this has changed in the last few years. The two players, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, have brought the much needed relief for Timberwolves with their outstanding performance.
So we could say the contemporary face-off between Luka Donrić and youths of the Timberwolves will add spice to the game for viewers in the coming years through their age-long game rivalry.
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