Timberwolves vs. Mavericks: Edwards Out for Nov. 12 Matchup

Verified and updated November 12, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. UTC (11:45 a.m. CST).

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night at Target Center, with Minnesota’s latest injury report listing Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo as out. Dallas center Dereck Lively II and forward Tarik Biberovic are also out, while Morez Johnson Jr. is probable. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CST in Minneapolis on November 12, equivalent to 1:00 a.m. UTC on November 13. The official NBA game page lists Target Center as the venue; check the NBA listing for broadcast details and any later status changes.

Destaques

• Tipoff: Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. CST (Nov. 13 at 01:00 UTC).
• Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis.
• Minnesota lists Edwards and DiVincenzo out in the 10:00 a.m. ET NBA injury report.
• Dallas lists Lively II and Biberovic out; Johnson Jr. is probable.

Who is out for Timberwolves vs. Mavericks?

The NBA’s November 12, 10:00 a.m. ET injury report lists Edwards as out following right knee arthroscopy and DiVincenzo as out after right Achilles tendon repair surgery. For Dallas, Biberovic is out with right heel bursitis, Sergio de Larrea is out with a right knee sprain, and Lively II is out following right foot surgery. Johnson Jr. is listed as probable with a left shin/tibia contusion, while Caleb Martin is available with a right thumb splint. Joan Beringer is available for Minnesota with a face mask listed. These are the statuses in that specific report, and teams may submit updates later in the day. Read the official NBA injury report.

How could the absences affect the matchup?

Edwards’ absence removes a major scoring and on-ball creation option from Minnesota’s lineup. Without him, the Timberwolves may need more creation by committee, with guards and wings sharing initiation duties and finding ways to attack before Dallas can set its defense. That is a tactical possibility, not a confirmed rotation plan.

DiVincenzo’s absence also reduces Minnesota’s available perimeter depth. His status may matter in lineups that rely on spacing, quick decisions, and pressure on opposing ball handlers. The precise replacements and minutes depend on the coach’s choices and the rest of the active roster.

For Dallas, Lively II’s absence affects the center rotation and the team’s available size around the rim. The Mavericks may need to distribute frontcourt minutes among their other active bigs and adjust how they defend drives and rebound. Johnson Jr.’s probable designation gives Dallas a potential additional option, but probable is not the same as confirmed available. Biberovic and de Larrea are also listed out.

What is at stake in the Western Conference?

This is a regular-season meeting between two Western Conference teams, so the result will count toward each club’s conference record and could matter in tiebreaking later in the season. The sources reviewed for this update do not establish current standings, records, or playoff positions, so no specific ranking impact can be stated. In November, one game is an early data point rather than a reliable forecast of postseason seeding.

The practical questions are whether Minnesota can maintain its defensive identity and create enough offense without Edwards, and whether Dallas can use its available size and perimeter options to exploit the matchup. Those are areas to watch, not predictions of the result. The official Timberwolves game page confirms the date, venue, and local start time. Check the official game details.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Mavericks vs. Timberwolves start?

It is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 12, in Minneapolis (01:00 UTC on November 13).

Is Anthony Edwards playing?

The NBA’s 10:00 a.m. ET injury report lists Edwards out for the game.

Where is the game being played?

At Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.