The Timberwolves secured a 122-111 victory over the Mavericks on February 21, 2026, marking their 10th consecutive win over Dallas. Despite squandering a 17-point lead in the first half, Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, fresh off his All-Star Game MVP title, ignited a late-game surge with 40 points. Rudy Gobert contributed 22 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks, while Naz Reid added 21 points. The Mavericks, led by Khris Middleton's 18 points and Marvin Bagley's 15, suffered their longest losing streak in 28 years, stretching back to January 22 when they defeated the Golden State Warriors. Cooper Flagg, out with a sprained foot, and Max Christie (ankle) were absent, joining Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively on the injury list for the remainder of the season. The Timberwolves started strong, making 8 out of 13 3-pointers in the first quarter and extending their lead to 17 points in the second. However, a sluggish start to the second half allowed the Mavericks to close the gap. Julius Randle struggled, scoring just 13 points on 4-for-15 shooting. Gobert's flagrant foul in the second quarter resulted in an automatic one-game suspension. The Mavericks' next game is against Indiana on Sunday, while the Timberwolves face Philadelphia.
