Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 17, 2025

The market total sat at 216, and this defensive-minded matchup spent the evening playing just north of that threshold. Minnesota controlled the first quarter with 34 points while Dallas managed only 21, establishing an early 55-point combined pace that immediately suggested a slower evening ahead. The second quarter dipped further to just 50 combined points, keeping the game on track for a low total through halftime as the combined score reached 105—comfortably under the closing number.

The third quarter broke that pattern with 59 combined points, the game's highest-scoring stretch, giving both teams room to run. Naz Reid led Minnesota with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaden Hardy added 17 points for Dallas. Rudy Gobert chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds, and Jaden McDaniels contributed 15 points across Minnesota's attack. Despite the third-quarter acceleration, the fourth quarter settled back into a grind with just 52 combined points, allowing Minnesota to close out a 120–96 victory with the combined total finishing at 216—hitting the market number exactly. Dallas' inability to generate offense (averaging 112.6 points per game over its last 10) against Minnesota's strong defensive profile proved decisive, as the Timberwolves' recent efficiency advantage held firm.