Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels had a breakout performance in their win against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 115-114.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves season is too reminiscent of the team’s up and down 2022-23 campaign that frustrated fans.

Jaden McDaniels steered the Minnesota Timberwolves away from disaster.

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

Although McDaniels didn't make a major impact in the scoring department Monday, he came down with eight boards and a swat to give the Wolves a boost on the defensive end of the floor. The 24-year-old forward remains a locked-in starter in Minnesota,

If Conley can find a rhythm, Minnesota (23-21) would greatly benefit. He’s the type of playmaker and spacer the Wolves desperately need in their continued hunt for offensive consistency. The Wolves are now 19-2 this season in games where they win Conley’s minutes.

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,

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as Minnesota outlasted short-handed Dallas.

Top Performers – Minnesota Jaden McDaniels – 27 points, 8 rebounds Career-high in PTS Anthony Edwards – 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists Mike Conley – 18 points Top Performers – Dallas Kyrie Irving – 38 points,

Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points to help the Golden State Warriors stave off a furious comeback by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-115 victory.