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Dusty May acknowledges LaMelo Ball's impact in Mavericks loss to Timberwolves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Dusty May acknowledges LaMelo Ball's impact in Mavericks loss to Timberwolves

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks faced a 133-94 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 13. Head coach Dusty May called LaMelo Ball's performance 'painfully obvious,' noting his 22 points and nine assists as pivotal to the Timberwolves' dominance. Despite the loss, the Mavericks hold a 7-5 record, positioned 10th in the Western Conference. The team aims to rebound in their next matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch

•Mavericks lost 133-94 to Timberwolves on November 13.
•LaMelo Ball scored 22 points and made six 3-pointers.
•Mavericks are 7-5, ranking 10th in the Western Conference.
•Five players scored in double-digits for Dallas during the loss.
•Mavericks face the Cavaliers next on November 14.

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5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Mavericks’ Dusty May makes ‘painfully obvious’ LaMelo Ball admission after getting torched by Timberwolves

What they're saying

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Dusty May knew how impactful LaMelo Ball was with his strong performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 133-94 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. May is going through his first year as head coach in the NBA following an incredible career of coaching in college basketball. He looks to lead Dallas to a successful rebuild while […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May makes ‘painfully obvious’ LaMelo Ball admission after getting torched by Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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