Preseason basketball games are 100% biodegradable. It’s safe to flush them every time.
That’s especially true after the Mavericks’ lackluster performance that was punctuated by moments of promise in a 111-99 preseason-opening loss Thursday to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Abu Dhabi. The Wolves (1-0) were playing without star guard Anthony Edwards but still started the game on a 22-5 run en route to a 37-19 lead after one quarter. Edwards is reportedly dealing with an ankle issue at the moment.
But, of course, preseason games are more about vibes than they are about outcomes, and the good bits came later, after the Mavs (0-1) ended their 0-14 drought from 3-point land to start the game.