It wasn't always pretty, but the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped their two-game losing streak with a 115-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday

Dallas lost to the Hornets on Monday because no one could get going outside of Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford. It was a similar story on Wednesday, this time being Irving and P.J. Washington. Maxi Kleber was effectively the team's third-best scorer on the night, something that can't happen if they want success.

Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington shared their thoughts on the "devastating" Dereck Lively II injury update.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-21) and Dallas Mavericks (23-20) will face off on Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center.

Without Luka Doncic, the Mavericks fought hard but ultimately fell short in a nail-biting 115-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On the other hand, the Mavericks will have to make due with a 23-21 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Minnesota Timberwolves @ Dallas Mavericks Current Records: Minnesota 22-21, Dallas 23-20 The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a road trip to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.

Offense was hard to come by for the Mavericks after the Wolves started sending multiple bodies at Kyrie Irving when he had the ball. After five quick points from the Mavs, a 7-0 run from the Wolves opened the lead up to 12 on Nickeil Alexander-Walker's second three-pointer of the quarter,

Evidently, having key players like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively sidelined while Kyrie Irving plays through a crucial injury doesn't bode well for the Mavericks' success. While th

Minnesota 22-21, Dallas 23-20 The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a road trip to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks have the home-court advantage,