MINNEAPOLIS – The Dallas Mavericks head into the cave today – Tuesday, October 29 – at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals. The matchup can be viewed on multiple streaming services.

This game will be broadcast live on TNT, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. (6:30 p.m. middle). Fans who have cut ties with their cable provider can watch the game for free using streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. Sling TV offers special offers for new customers.

After silencing the Utah Jazz last night, the Mavericks are playing at the end of back-to-back seasons. Last year's NBA Finals representative was tinkering with his game mechanics after falling behind the Boston Celtics in five games.

Superstar Luka Doncic remains a threat at all levels but has struggled on the field in the early stages of the season.

The Slovenian scored 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists while shooting 36.1% from the field. He only had 15 points against the Jazz.

Dallas' stout defense suffered a setback after the loss of Derrick Jones Jr. They traded that defensive prowess for the shooting prowess of veteran spaceman Klay Thompson, which paid off early as he averaged 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 47.7% from the field Field.

The four-time NBA champion scored 18 points or more in all three games.

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After a two-game winning streak, including the most recent win over the Toronto Raptors, Minnesota is looking for revenge after the Mavericks swept them from under their feet en route to the NBA Finals last year.

Star shooting guard Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 41.4% from the field. Edwards has developed a greater interest in long-range shooting, hitting 57% of his shots from distance through three games.

Rudy Gobert was given some slack for his defensive play against the Mavericks last year. This is despite the fact that he has already received four Defensive Player of the Year awards, including last year's title. Gobert is averaging 10.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 66.7% from the field.

Newly signed Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle is off to a strong start, posting 24.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while averaging 62.8% from the field. Randle has scored 24 or more points in two consecutive games.

Donte DiVincenzo also came along in this trade. He is averaging 11.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 33.3% from the field.

Mavericks-Timberwolves injury report

Dallas Mavericks: Dante Exum (right wrist surgery), Jazian Gortman (G League two) and Maxi Kleber (right hamstring strain) are all out.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark (G-League Two-way), Jesse Edwards (G-League Two-way) and Leonard Miller (G-League Two-way in action) are all out.

Who announces Mavericks vs. Timberwolves?

Ian Eagle (play-by-play) and Stan Van Gundy (analyst) will be the announcers, with Stephanie Ready reporting from the sideline.

What are the current Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds?

Money line: DAL: (+164), MIN: (-198)

Spread: DAL: +5, MIN: -5

Over/Under: 221

Odds from DraftKings

Here's more information on how to watch Mavericks-Timberwolves on TV or streaming services:

What: NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central)

Where: Target center | Minneapolis, Minnesota

Channel: TNT

Best Streaming Options: DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (half off first month)

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