In the NBA preseason opener at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on October 5, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves secured a decisive victory with a final score of 111-99.
Karl-Anthony Town led the charge for Minnesota with an impressive performance of 20 points, four rebounds, and two blocks. Naz Reid added 16 points and seven rebounds, while Luka Garza contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
On the Mavericks’ side, Luka Doncic stood out with 25 points and five rebounds, despite the loss.
The Timberwolves dominated throughout the game, leading with 37 points in the first quarter, while the Mavericks trailed with 30. The second quarter saw a close contest, with the maintaining a slim one-point lead. In the third quarter, they extended their lead to four points, and in the fourth quarter, they secured victory with a final margin of 12 points.
The game concluded with a final score of 111-99 in favor of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Fans can look forward to the next preseason matchup at the Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
