After a lengthy All-Star Break followed by a slew of trade rumors, the Wolves reconvened and continued the solid play that they had exhibited prior to the layoff.
Ricky Rubio and Shabazz Muhammad both had strong games after being the Wolves players most often mentioned in the rumor, Andrew Wiggins dominated the first quarter, and Karl-Anthony Towns was a force in the second half.
The Wolves led by nine points at halftime and eight heading into the fourth quarter. After a great first half, the Timberwolves bench struggled early in the final frame, allowing the Mavs to come all the way back and tie the game midway through the quarter.