If you came looking for the Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves match player stats from February 20, 2026, you are in the right place. The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business at home, beating the Dallas Mavericks 122 to 111, and it was not particularly close after the first quarter. Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 40 points, Rudy Gobert posted a dominant double-double, and Dallas never held a lead larger than 1 point all night.
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Final Score and Quarter Breakdown
Minnesota Timberwolves 122 | Dallas Mavericks 111 Target Center, Minneapolis | February 20, 2026
| Quarter | MIN | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 40 | 25 |
| Q2 | 29 | 32 |
| Q3 | 27 | 31 |
| Q4 | 26 | 23 |
| Total | 122 | 111 |
Minnesota came out of the gates on fire, dropping 40 points in 12 minutes. That 15-point first-quarter gap essentially decided the game. Dallas outscored the Wolves in Q2 and Q3, but never enough to bridge that early hole.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats
Full Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | G | 40 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16/30 (53.3%) | 5/13 (38.5%) | 3/4 | +17 |
| Rudy Gobert | C | 22 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9/11 (81.8%) | 0/1 | 4/8 | +6 |
| Naz Reid | C-F | 21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8/14 (57.1%) | 4/8 (50.0%) | 1/2 | +12 |
| Julius Randle | F | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4/15 (26.7%) | 1/4 | 4/4 | +8 |
| Jaden McDaniels | F | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3/11 (27.3%) | 1/4 | 0/1 | +1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | G | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2/9 (22.2%) | 1/5 | 0/0 | +2 |
| Bones Hyland | G | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1/3 (33.3%) | 1/2 | 0/0 | -6 |
| Joan Beringer | F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/1 (100%) | 0/0 | 0/0 | -4 |
Advanced Stats: Timberwolves
| Player | TS% | eFG% | Off Rating | Def Rating | PTS in Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 63.0% | 61.7% | 121.5 | 108.6 | 16 |
| Rudy Gobert | 75.8% | 81.8% | 146.0 | 101.4 | 18 |
| Naz Reid | 70.6% | 71.4% | 135.6 | 103.2 | 8 |
| Julius Randle | 38.8% | 30.0% | 81.9 | 109.8 | 6 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 30.6% | 31.8% | 59.7 | 100.7 | 4 |
Dallas Mavericks Player Stats
Full Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | F | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5/9 (55.6%) | 1/2 | 4/4 | -5 |
| Klay Thompson | G | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4/12 (33.3%) | 3/9 (33.3%) | 0/0 | -23 |
| Tyus Jones | G | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6/10 (60.0%) | 1/1 | 0/0 | +11 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5/17 (29.4%) | 2/5 | 0/2 | +3 |
| Brandon Williams | G | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4/8 (50.0%) | 0/1 | 5/8 | -15 |
| Daniel Gafford | C | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4/7 (57.1%) | 0/0 | 0/0 | -6 |
| Caleb Martin | F | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1/2 (50.0%) | 0/0 | 2/2 | -16 |
| AJ Johnson | G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 (50.0%) | 0/0 | 0/0 | +2 |
Advanced Stats: Mavericks
| Player | TS% | eFG% | Off Rating | Def Rating | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | 65.0% | 65.0% | 151.2 | 123.7 | +11 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 69.7% | 61.1% | 147.1 | 112.4 | -5 |
| P.J. Washington | 33.6% | 35.3% | 87.7 | 107.9 | +3 |
| Klay Thompson | 45.8% | 45.8% | 96.3 | 119.8 | -23 |
| Brandon Williams | 56.4% | 50.0% | 110.1 | 121.5 | -15 |
Team Stats Head to Head
| Category | MIN | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 122 | 111 |
| FG% | 47.5% | 42.3% |
| 3PM/3PA | 16/42 | 8/25 |
| 3PT% | 38.1% | 32.0% |
| FT Made/Att | 12/19 | 21/29 |
| Total Rebounds | 66 | 57 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17 | 15 |
| Assists | 28 | 21 |
| Steals | 7 | 12 |
| Blocks | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 56 | 60 |
| Fast Break Pts | 20 | 15 |
| Second Chance Pts | 20 | 12 |
| Bench Points | 31 | 45 |
| Biggest Lead | +18 | +1 |
| Effective FG% | 55.6% | 46.4% |
| True Shooting% | 56.8% | 50.6% |
| Offensive Rating | 111.6 | 104.0 |
What Actually Happened in This Game
Minnesota Blew the Doors Open in Q1
That first quarter was where this game got decided. Minnesota scored 40 points in 12 minutes against 25 for Dallas. By halftime, Dallas was staring at a double-digit deficit, and the hole never got shallow enough to climb out of.
Anthony Edwards was the catalyst. He finished with 40 points on 16 of 30 shooting, including 5 of 13 from three. His offensive rating of 121.5 and true shooting percentage of 63.0 percent tell you everything about how locked in he was. Edwards attacked the basket on 13 attempts at the rim and converted 8 of them.
Rudy Gobert was quietly just as important. He went 9 of 11 from the field for 22 points, grabbed 17 rebounds including 10 on the offensive glass, and swatted 3 shots. Those 10 offensive boards directly fueled Minnesota’s 20 second-chance points, which proved to be one of the bigger swing categories of the night.
Naz Reid off the bench chipped in 21 points on 57 percent shooting, going 4 of 8 from three. Reid’s offensive rating of 135.6 and true shooting of 70.6 percent are the kind of numbers that show why Minnesota’s depth is a genuine weapon.
Dallas Had No Answer After the First Quarter
The Mavericks actually outscored Minnesota in both Q2 and Q3. But playing from 15 points down makes those quarters feel more like damage control than a real comeback.
On the Dallas side, no single player stepped up as a clear go-to scorer. Marvin Bagley III gave Dallas 15 points and 13 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive glass. Tyus Jones was the most efficient Dallas player on the night, going 6 of 10 for 13 points with 6 assists and a true shooting percentage of 65.0 percent. But neither of them can be the primary option against a team of this quality on a consistent basis.
Klay Thompson finished at minus 23, the worst plus/minus of any player on the court. He went 4 of 12 from the field and 3 of 9 from three. On a night Dallas needed outside shooting to open up the paint, Thompson could not find the flow.
The Second Chance and Paint Story
Minnesota won the second-chance points battle 20 to 12. Gobert’s 10 offensive rebounds were the backbone of that advantage. Dallas actually scored slightly more in the paint overall at 60 to 56, which shows how physical they tried to be inside. But they converted second opportunities at just 38.5 percent versus Minnesota’s 53.8 percent. Those extra possessions added up fast.
Dallas committed 12 turnovers versus Minnesota’s 19. The Mavericks were cleaner with the ball. But Minnesota still scored 13 points off those Dallas turnovers, making the most of every mistake.
Key Performers: By the Numbers
Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Points | 40 |
| Field Goals | 16/30 (53.3%) |
| Three-Pointers | 5/13 (38.5%) |
| Free Throws | 3/4 (75.0%) |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Assists | 1 |
| True Shooting% | 63.0% |
| Points in Paint | 16 |
| Plus/Minus | +17 |
Rudy Gobert | Minnesota Timberwolves
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Points | 22 |
| Field Goals | 9/11 (81.8%) |
| Total Rebounds | 17 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 |
| True Shooting% | 75.8% |
| Second Chance PTS | 12 |
| Plus/Minus | +6 |
Gobert’s 17-rebound performance was the kind of quiet dominance that does not always make the highlight reel but absolutely changes games. His 10 offensive boards fueled Minnesota’s second-chance advantage throughout the night.
Marvin Bagley III | Dallas Mavericks
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Points | 15 |
| Field Goals | 5/9 (55.6%) |
| Free Throws | 4/4 (100%) |
| Total Rebounds | 13 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| True Shooting% | 69.7% |
| Second Chance PTS | 6 |
| Plus/Minus | -5 |
Bagley matched Gobert’s energy on the glass as well as anyone in a Dallas uniform could. Still, a bench forward carrying the rebounding and scoring load is not a formula to build on against top Western Conference competition.
Shooting Efficiency Breakdown
| Shot Zone | MIN | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| At Rim FG% | 62.5% (20/32) | 50.0% (15/30) |
| Mid-Range FG% | 33.3% (3/9) | 23.1% (3/13) |
| Three-Point FG% | 38.1% (16/42) | 32.0% (8/25) |
| Effective FG% | 55.6% | 46.4% |
| True Shooting% | 56.8% | 50.6% |
Minnesota shot more efficiently at every zone on the floor. Dallas took more mid-range attempts and converted at a lower rate. The shot quality difference is right there in the numbers.
Takeaways and Analysis
What worked for Minnesota
The formula was straightforward. Edwards creates offense from anywhere. Gobert commands the paint and extends possessions through offensive rebounding. Reid provides a capable floor-spacing option off the bench who can score 20 plus on any given night. When all three are contributing at this level on the same night, the Wolves are genuinely hard to beat at Target Center.
Their fast break production of 20 points also reflects a team that converts defensive stops into easy offense at a high rate, which directly connected to their big first quarter.
What went wrong for Dallas
- Three-point shooting was a problem. Going 8 of 25 (32.0 percent) from deep against a team with Gobert in the paint limits how much Dallas can score inside. When you cannot threaten from the perimeter consistently, the interior gets congested fast.
- Thompson at minus 23 is significant. When a veteran scorer is at that number, it drags lineup efficiency down across the board.
- Surrendering 40 first-quarter points is too steep a hill to climb on the road against a confident home team.
- Dallas’s offensive rating of 104.0 was more than 7 points below Minnesota’s 111.6, and that gap reflects the quality difference on this particular night.
Three things to watch for Dallas going forward:
- Can a consistent primary scorer emerge from the current rotation?
- Will three-point shooting recover to respectable percentages?
- How does the defensive rating trend against teams with elite interior centers?
Final Thought
This game was decided in the first 12 minutes. Minnesota came ready, Edwards came ready, and Dallas did not match that energy off the opening tip. The dallas mavericks vs minnesota timberwolves match player stats from February 20, 2026 tell the story of a complete Wolves performance built around a 40-point Edwards masterclass, Gobert’s 17-rebound double-double, and Reid’s 21 off the bench.
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