United Arab Emirates, ABU DHABI: Even though Luka Doncic scored 25 points, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-99 in the first NBA preseason game in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Dallas had a terrible start. In the first quarter, they gave up 37 points.
14 points for @luka7doncic in the first quarter 📈#MFFL pic.twitter.com/0OOv319t9t
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) October 5, 2023
Even though the Mavs scored more points than their opponents in the next three quarters, they couldn’t make the difference.
Dallas didn’t make the NBA playoffs last year, even though Slovenian star Doncic scored a career-high 32.4 points per game.
can't stop watching. pic.twitter.com/gqlaoM46YV
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 5, 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns scored the most points for Minnesota with 20. However, the Denver Nuggets beat them in five games in the first round of the 2023 playoffs and went on to win the championship.
in case y’all forgot:
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 5, 2023
best shooting big in the league. pic.twitter.com/4TPqwevcRL
On October 24, 2023–2024, the NBA season will start.
