Wolves Crush Mavericks in Playoff Push

Seven Minnesota players score in double figures in dominant win over Dallas.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:09pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a basketball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes in the team colors of the Timberwolves and Mavericks.The Timberwolves' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense overwhelmed the Mavericks in a crucial late-season matchup.Dallas Today

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 124-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, led by a 24-point performance from Julius Randle. Ayo Dosunmu recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Anthony Edwards added 17 points off the bench for the Wolves.

Why it matters

The win keeps Minnesota firmly in the Western Conference playoff race, as they currently sit in fifth place, just 1.5 games behind the fourth-place Denver Nuggets. With seven games remaining, the Timberwolves are looking to secure a postseason berth for the second straight year.

The details

In addition to Randle and Dosunmu's big nights, the Timberwolves got double-figure scoring contributions from Donte Divincenzo (15 points), Rudy Gobert (14), Naz Reid (12), and Bones Hyland (12). Minnesota's balanced attack proved too much for the Mavericks to handle.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Timberwolves have seven games remaining in the regular season.
  • The Nuggets have six games left on their schedule.

The players

Julius Randle

The Timberwolves forward led the team with 24 points in the win.

Ayo Dosunmu

The Timberwolves guard recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves guard came off the bench to score 17 points.

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What they’re saying

“We're playing some of our best basketball at the right time. This was a big win for us as we push towards the playoffs.”

— Julius Randle, Timberwolves Forward

What’s next

The Timberwolves will travel to Detroit on Thursday to face the Pistons, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network North.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' dominant performance over the Mavericks showcases their depth and balance, as they continue to make a push for a top-four seed in the Western Conference playoff race.