The shorthanded Mavericks converted on just 6 of 24 from beyond the arc. Irving led the way with 38 points and nine assists, and PJ Washington added a season-high 28 points and eight rebounds on 11 of 20 from the field. Daniel Gafford was the only other double-digit scorer for the Mavericks with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks played the Minneosta Timberwolves in Texas. The Mavs lost by a score of 115-114. Despite the loss, Kyrie Irving exploded for 36 points, four rebounds and nine assists while shooting 12/21 from the field and 4/11 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 115-114 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Dallas now holds a 21-23 record overall. Injuries continue to play a big role in the Mavs’ struggles. Luka Doncic remains out with a calf injury,

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,

There is NBA action on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals with the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II is keeping an optimistic outlook after his recent tough injury update.

The Dallas Mavericks have lost 11 of their last 17 games, and things could get worse based on their injury report.

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has suffered a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the team announced Wednesday. ESPN reported that Lively is expected to miss two to three months. A Philadelphia native, the 7-foot-1 Lively starred in high school at the Westtown School.