Wolves Ride Ayo Dosunmu's Triple-Double to Win Over Mavs

Minnesota cruises to 124-94 road victory behind Dosunmu's career night.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:49am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game, with players and the court broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in a variety of colors.Ayo Dosunmu's triple-double leads the Timberwolves to a dominant victory over the struggling Mavericks.Dallas Today

Ayo Dosunmu recorded his second career triple-double, finishing with 18 points, a career-high 15 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 124-94 road rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. With Anthony Edwards coming off the bench and limited in his return from injury, Dosunmu stepped up to shoulder the offensive load as seven Timberwolves scored in double figures.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves' victory over the struggling Mavericks keeps Minnesota in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Western Conference, while Dallas continues to tumble down the standings in a disappointing season.

The details

Minnesota (46-29) came into the game off a 22-point loss to the Detroit Pistons but bounced back with a dominant performance. The Timberwolves led for most of the game, using a 19-4 run midway through the third quarter to blow the game open. Dosunmu's triple-double was the second of his career, and he was one of seven Minnesota players to score in double figures. Dallas (24-51) was led by Daniel Gafford's 21 points but struggled from 3-point range, shooting just 24.1% compared to the Timberwolves' 45.2%.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Ayo Dosunmu

A point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in the win.

Anthony Edwards

An All-NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who came off the bench and was limited to 22:37 of playing time in his return from a knee injury.

Daniel Gafford

A center for the Dallas Mavericks who led his team with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting.

Cooper Flagg

A rookie forward for the Dallas Mavericks who was held more than eight points below his season-long scoring average with 12 points on 5-of-19 shooting.

Brandon Williams

A guard for the Dallas Mavericks who came off the bench to finish with 15 points, six rebounds and a team-high seven assists.

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What they’re saying

“Ayo Dosunmu really stepped up tonight with Anthony Edwards limited. That triple-double was huge for us.”

— Chris Finch, Timberwolves Head Coach

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a high playoff seed, while the Mavericks will try to regroup and end their recent skid.

The takeaway

Ayo Dosunmu's standout performance in the absence of Anthony Edwards showcased the Timberwolves' depth and ability to win games even when their star is limited. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' struggles continue as they fall further out of playoff position.