Mavericks odds: Luka Doncic and D’Angelo Russell to duel in Minnesota

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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The Dallas Mavericks travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 1. Here is a look at what fans need to know about that game.

The Dallas Mavericks continue their four-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon. The two teams matched up on Monday with Dallas grabbing the victory.

The Wolves will be without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns as he recovers from a broken wrist. They have won just two of their last ten games, but expect them to put up a fight on their home floor.

Here is everything fans need to know about that contest.

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Start time

Sunday’s action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET or 2:30 local time in Dallas.

How to watch

Mavericks fans in Dallas should tune in as always on Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas. Local Minnesota viewers can watch it on Fox Sports North.

Watch online

Hulu Live has all the action for supporters in both local markets. National viewers should check out NBA League Pass.

Odds

Injury update

The Mavericks have ruled out Dwight Powell (Achilles), Jalen Brunson (shoulder), and Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) according to the NBA official injury report. Luka Doncic is questionable with a thumb injury, but is expected to play.

The Timberwolves will be without Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist), Allen Crabbe (personal), and Evan Turner on Sunday afternoon.

Please be sure to check Twitter just before tipoff for all the latest.

Storyline to follow: Doncic vs. Russell

D’Angelo Russell is averaging 25.0 points per game since joining the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been their star player and go-to scorer with Towns on the shelf. Expect that to continue to Sunday.

Luka Doncic will be there to match him every step of the way. Expect him to be pushing a triple-double despite his thumb injury.

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The Smoking Cuban will have plenty more after the game, so Dallas Mavericks supporters need to check back with us.