It all unraveled for the Dallas Mavericks (4-11) on the second night of a back-to-back set on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-5) at Target Center. After leaving it all on the American Airlines Center court in a 138-133 overtime win on Sunday, the Mavericks looked like they were running on empty in Minneapolis and ultimately fell 120-96.

The Mavs pled nolo contendere to all charges in the court of Minnesota basketball. The Wolves ate ‘em up. It was over early on Monday, and the point was re-emphasized often.

Dallas shot just 40% from the field in the loss, turned the ball over 19 times and got out-rebounded 71-53. Naz Reid led all scorers with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaden Hardy (Lord, have mercy) led Dallas with 17 junk-time points on 4-of-8 shooting in the loss.

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