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Timberwolves dominate Mavericks, hold Cooper Flagg to 12 points

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:11 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Timberwolves dominate Mavericks, hold Cooper Flagg to 12 points

Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a commanding 39-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks on November 12, 2026. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch highlighted the team's defensive strength, successfully limiting Mavericks player Cooper Flagg to only 12 points, well below his season average. Finch praised players like Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Jaylen Clark for their collective effort in shutting down Flagg. The Timberwolves are on a five-game winning streak and prepare for a matchup against the Chicago Bulls this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Timberwolves defeat Mavericks 117-78 on November 12, 2026.
•Cooper Flagg scores 12 points, significantly below his average of 25.1.
•Minnesota's defense has been among the best in the league this season.
•Timberwolves extend their winning streak to five games.
•Next game is against the Chicago Bulls on November 15, 2026.

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7:11 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Chris Finch breaks down collective effort that helped shut down Cooper Flagg

What they're saying

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MINNEAPOLIS — In a dominant, 39-point win over an ascending Dallas Mavericks team, the Minnesota Timberwolves defense showed once again why they have been the best unit across the association this season. “Our defense kind of just broke things open and gave us, you know, good transition stuff,” said Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. “I thought […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch breaks down collective effort that helped shut down Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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