Live Coverage and Best Bets for Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA Game on ESPN

Live Score

Stay tuned for live updates on the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game on ESPN.

Best Bets

Luka Doncic Points Over 285

Luka Doncic has been averaging over 28 points per game this season and is coming off a 30-point performance in his last game.

The Timberwolves have struggled to defend against opposing guards this season, allowing opponents to shoot 47% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. Doncic should be able to take advantage of this and put up another big game.

Nikola Jokic MVP Odds

Nikola Jokic is the reigning NBA MVP and is once again a frontrunner for the award this season.

The Timberwolves have not been able to contain Jokic in the past, as he has averaged 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists against them in four games. With the Timberwolves likely to be without Karl-Anthony Towns, Jokic should have another big game and boost his MVP odds.

Timberwolves Game 1 Highlights

Watch the full highlights of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on YouTube.

Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to protect home court against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs. The Timberwolves won the season series with Dallas 3-1 and dominated all three wins. The Mavs' one win came when the Wolves fumbled a 12-point lead with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.