Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks 12/17/2020 Picks Predictions

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will be jamming in the court against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 8:30 PM ET. The Timberwolves will conclude their pre-season three-game schedule versus the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. They gave up both of their first two games this pre-season to the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-107 and 104-123. The Timberwolves are in 13th place of the NBA Western Conference with a 0-2 preseason standing and a -10.5 point-difference. SG D’Angelo Russell scored 19 points to lead Minnesota in their 104-123 loss to Memphis, while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added 17 points off the bench in the losing effort.

Two of the Timberwolves’ starting five marked double-figure scorings during their loss to the Grizzlies. Russell scored 19 points while Center Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 in the loss. Three more players added double-figure scoring for Minnesota, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (17 pts.), Jarrett Culver (13 pts.), and Anthony Edwards (12 pts.). Center Karl-Anthony Towns controlled the glass with 9 boards and topped the assist department with 5. The team recorded 40.2% FG, 27.5% from beyond the arc, with 26 turnovers but out-rebounded by Memphis, 47-51.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Predictions 12/17/2020

The Dallas Mavericks overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks with two successive wins in their pre-season showdown. Dallas topped the NBA Western Conference with a 2-0 standing and a +13.0 point-difference. The Mavericks opened the pre-season with a 112-102 victory over the Bucks and followed it up with a second win at 128-112. Shooting Guard Luca Doncic led the scoring of Dallas with 27 points in their 128-112 triumph over Milwaukee, while Josh Richardson contributed 23 points in the win for the Mavs.

Three of Dallas’ starting five scored with double-figures in the win, Guards Luca Doncic scored 27 points and Josh Richardson had 23. Forward Tim Jr. Hardaway added 17 points in the winning effort for the Mavericks. Two other players marked a double-figure scoring for Dallas. Jalen Brunson posted 11 points while Josh Green had 10. Forward Dorian Finney-Smith dominated the glass with 11 rebounds while Luka Doncic and Trey Burke distributed 4 assists apiece. The Mavericks posted 46.3% field goal, 47.8% from the long-range, with only nine turn-overs, and controlled the glass over the Bucks, 49-42.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks. The NBA Pick for this outing is Dallas -3. Dallas showed dominance in their first two games in the pre-season even without their top-scorer Kristaps Porzingis who is still recovering from knee surgery during the off-season. Minnesota strived to get organized during their first two pre-season games as many new talents were drafted in their roster. The Timberwolves need more time to blend these new talents and that would be a problem in dealing with the stronger and well-organized team of the Mavericks. Final Score Prediction, the Dallas Mavericks will win and cover ATS at 123-101.

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