Anthony Edwards scores 40 to hand Mavericks 10th straight loss

Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 despite late rally

Feb. 21, 2026 at 3:34am

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Anthony Edwards scored 40 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 122-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who suffered their 10th consecutive loss. Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 17 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who nearly squandered a 17-point first-half lead before Edwards took over in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

The Mavericks' 10-game losing streak is their longest in 28 years, highlighting the team's struggles this season as they deal with a number of key injuries. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves' win showcases the continued development of star player Anthony Edwards, who is emerging as one of the league's top scorers.

The details

Edwards scored 14 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter to help the Timberwolves hold off a late Mavericks rally. Rudy Gobert had a double-double with 22 points and 17 rebounds, while Naz Reid added 21 points for Minnesota. The Mavericks were led by Khris Middleton's 18 points and Marvin Bagley's 15 points and 13 rebounds, but played without injured rookies Cooper Flagg and Max Christie.

  • The Mavericks' last win was on January 22 against the Golden State Warriors.
  • Rudy Gobert was given a flagrant foul in the second quarter that will trigger an automatic one-game suspension due to his running season total.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 40 points in the game and was recently named MVP of the NBA All-Star Game.

Rudy Gobert

A key big man for the Minnesota Timberwolves who had a double-double with 22 points and 17 rebounds.

Khris Middleton

A veteran player for the Dallas Mavericks who scored 18 points in the losing effort.

Marvin Bagley

A Mavericks player who had 15 points and 13 rebounds in the game.

Cooper Flagg

A rookie for the Dallas Mavericks who missed the game due to a sprained foot.

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What they’re saying

“Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 on Friday, the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.”

— Dave Campbell, Author (sfgate.com)

What’s next

The Mavericks will look to end their 10-game losing streak when they travel to face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The Timberwolves will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

The takeaway

Anthony Edwards' 40-point performance highlighted the Timberwolves' win, but the Mavericks' 10-game skid also underscores their struggles this season as they deal with key injuries to their young core. The game showcased the rising star power of Edwards while also raising questions about the Mavericks' ability to turn things around.