Dallas Mavericks Vs Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA 2026: Dosunmu’s Triple-Double Spoils Edwards’ Dallas Return

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a loud statement with a crushing 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks. In a highly anticipated matchup, Ayo Dosunmu stole the spotlight, recording a massive 18-point, 15-rebound, and 12-assist triple-double. Minnesota’s philosophy overwhelmed a sluggish Dallas defense that missed a secondary scoring punch to support their starters. Even with Anthony Edwards returning to the lineup with 17 points off the bench, the Wolves dominated transition play from start to finish. The 30-point blowout keeps Minnesota firmly entrenched in the hunt for a top-tier postseason spot.

Updated on: 31 March 2026 2:20 pm

Published at: 31 March 2026 2:20 pm

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) runs the court after scoring in the second half of an NBA basketball against the Dallas Mavericks game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) sits on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) looks to pass the ball around Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) scores over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley looks to pass the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) scores past Dallas Mavericks forwards Daniel Gafford (21) and Cooper Flagg (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards runs the court before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) drives past Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. | Photo: AP/Gareth Patterson