Information checked: November 11, 2026, 5:46 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-06:00), Minneapolis; 11:46 UTC.
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CST (UTC-06:00) at Target Center in Minneapolis. That is 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-05:00) on November 12 and 1:00 a.m. UTC on Friday, November 13. The NBA lists the regular-season matchup on NBA TV, and the official game identifier is 0022600229. The game had not started when this preview was checked. See the NBA game page and Timberwolves official schedule.
Both teams arrive with recent momentum: Minnesota's most recently completed game was a 115–100 win over Utah, taking the Timberwolves to 8–3, while Dallas beat Indiana 125–122 to move to 7–4. The compelling question is whether the Mavericks' Kyrie Irving–Cooper Flagg scoring combination can maintain its recent form against a Minnesota defense that has been limiting opponents' scoring. No final starting lineup or game-specific injury status should be assumed this far ahead of tipoff.
The venue is Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minnesota observes Central Standard Time on November 12 because daylight saving time ended earlier in November, so the 7:00 p.m. local tipoff equals 8:00 p.m. EST, not Eastern Daylight Time. The verified UTC start is 2026-11-13 01:00 UTC. Viewers checking a schedule from another country should use that UTC date as the conversion anchor.
Both clubs list NBA TV for the game. The Timberwolves additionally identify KARE 11/DAZN-MIN and radio station 830 WCCO on their official schedule. The Mavericks list MavsTV+ and KFAA alongside NBA TV, with radio coverage on 105.3 The Fan and KFZO-FM in Spanish. Local access and streaming availability depend on the viewer's location, provider, and subscriptions. Confirm the active listings before tipoff through the Timberwolves official schedule or Mavericks broadcast schedule.
In the Timberwolves' most recent completed contest, Minnesota defeated the Jazz 115–100 at Target Center on Sunday, November 8. Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points, LaMelo Ball added 24 points and five assists, and Rudy Gobert collected 15 rebounds. The result was Minnesota's fourth consecutive victory and left the club at 8–3, according to the Minnesota–Utah box score. That is a verified prior result, not evidence that the next game's lineup will be identical.
The Mavericks last played on Monday, November 9, defeating the Pacers 125–122 to complete a three-game winning streak. Cooper Flagg produced 43 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Kyrie Irving scored 35 points. Together, the two accounted for 78 of Dallas's 125 points. The Mavericks were 7–4 after the result; the figures are detailed in the team's Mavericks November 9 recap. This surge gives Minnesota a specific defensive challenge, though one breakout game cannot by itself forecast another.
The latest team-level NBA snapshots show Minnesota averaging 118.1 points and 48.8 rebounds per game while allowing 107.0 points. Dallas is averaging 114.9 points and 44.6 rebounds while permitting 110.3. These are early-season averages rather than head-to-head projections, and their dates and sample sizes matter. The figures are available from the Timberwolves team statistics and Mavericks team statistics.
For Dallas, Irving's off-the-dribble shot creation and Flagg's ability to score in multiple areas force opponents to choose between individual coverage and extra help. That can open passing lanes and create second-side opportunities. Minnesota will try to keep those actions from producing easy points, particularly at the rim. Gobert's interior presence and the Timberwolves' rebounding output make missed shots and second-chance possessions important parts of the contest.
At the other end, Minnesota can pressure Dallas through Ball's playmaking, Dosunmu's recent scoring and the team's ability to attack quickly after defensive stops. If the Timberwolves maintain their rebounding advantage and avoid live-ball turnovers, they could limit the Mavericks' transition chances. If Dallas shoots efficiently from outside or forces Minnesota's defense to rotate repeatedly, that advantage could narrow. Those are conditional tactical scenarios, not confirmed outcomes.
As of this check, a definitive NBA injury report specifically confirming player availability for November 12 had not been verified. The league's reporting rules generally require teams to submit participation designations by 5:00 p.m. local time the day before a non-back-to-back game, with an additional game-day reporting window. Entries can change throughout the day; the authoritative place to check is the NBA official injury report hub.
Minnesota announced that Anthony Edwards underwent a right-knee arthroscopic procedure on October 29 and said further updates would follow. The Minnesota's October 29 medical update did not provide an official return date. Separately, the official November 6 game preview listed Edwards with a right-knee issue and Donte DiVincenzo with a right-Achilles issue as out for the November 6 game against New Orleans. Those prior-game designations must not be relabeled as confirmed November 12 absences. Dallas's November 12 game-specific designations likewise require the current league report rather than a projection from earlier games.
Projected starting fives circulating before game day are estimates. The official starters should be treated as confirmed only when the clubs or NBA game feed publish them closer to tipoff. An Edwards absence, if confirmed, would change Minnesota's scoring responsibilities; any Dallas frontcourt absence, if confirmed, would influence how the Mavericks approach Gobert and the glass.
The highest-value updates between now and Thursday night are the NBA's official injury designations, pregame availability announcements and the lineup information attached to game 0022600229. Those details can materially alter defensive assignments, rotation sizes and the balance between inside scoring and three-point shooting. There has been no confirmed in-game development or result to report for this scheduled contest as of the stated check time.
After this matchup, the Timberwolves are scheduled to host Chicago on Saturday, November 14, while Dallas is scheduled to visit Cleveland the same day. Both clubs will use the outcome as another early-season data point in the Western Conference race. With much of the schedule still ahead, it would be premature to treat this single matchup as a decisive standings result. Follow the NBA game page for the official starting lineup, play-by-play and final score once available.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CST (UTC-06:00) in Minneapolis, or 8:00 p.m. EST (UTC-05:00). That is Friday, November 13, at 01:00 UTC.
Yes. The NBA and both team schedules list NBA TV. Regional broadcasts and streaming access vary by viewing market.
Not at the time of this November 11 check. Review the NBA's official injury report and the game page for later updates; do not mistake recent starting lineups or earlier injury designations for final confirmations.
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