Edwards Drops 40 in Mavs Loss
Anthony Edwards scored 40 points for the 8th time this season, tied for the league lead, powering the Timberwolves past Dallas in the Mavericks' 10th straight loss. Luka Dončić had 38 points in the loss as Dallas continues their historic slide.
- This is the Mavericks' longest losing streak in 28 years, with their last win occurring on January 22 against the Golden State Warriors. - The Timberwolves currently hold a record of 35-22 and are 6th in the Western Conference, while the Mavericks have fallen to 19-35, placing them 12th in the West. - Anthony Edwards' eight 40-point games this season have him tied for the most in the league. He is also now tied with Karl-Anthony Towns for the most 40-point games in Timberwolves history with 13. - Dallas has been playing without key players, as Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are out for the remainder of the season with injuries. Star rookie Cooper Flagg has also missed the last two games with a sprained foot. - Minnesota will face the Philadelphia 76ers next, while Dallas looks to end their slide against the Indiana Pacers. - Despite the loss, seven Mavericks players scored between 11 and 18 points, with Khris Middleton leading the team with 18. - The Timberwolves' victory came after a strong offensive first half where they scored 40 points in the first quarter and built a 17-point lead. - In the game, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert received a flagrant foul that will result in an automatic one-game suspension.
