Cooper Flagg has been looking better and better every game, and this will be his first look at Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, who’ve led Minnesota to an 8-5 record so far this season.

Dallas visits the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Mavericks took down the Portland Trail Blazers 138-133 in overtime

Dallas was missing its frontcourt trio of Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II and it showed in a blowout loss to Minnesota.

Recent reports indicate that the Mavericks forward is emerging as a trade target for contenders amid a potential rebuild for Dallas.

Nov 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell (5) dribbles the Ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Knicks are a good team and the Mavericks haven’t beaten one of them yet. With Jalen Brunson expected to be back in the fold tonight, I expect the Knicks to lay a hammer down here. Beyond that, with the Mavericks still being limited due to Dereck Lively’s minute restriction,