Timberwolves - Mavericks - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while the Mavericks are based in Dallas, Texas.
- 2. The Timberwolves were established in 1989 as an expansion team, while the Mavericks were established in 1980.
- 3. The Timberwolves have won one division title in their history, while the Mavericks have won three division titles.
- 4. The Timberwolves have made the playoffs 9 times in their history, while the Mavericks have made the playoffs 21 times.
- 5. The Timberwolves have never won an NBA championship, while the Mavericks won their first and only NBA championship in 2011.
- 6. The Timberwolves' all-time leading scorer is Kevin Garnett, while the Mavericks' all-time leading scorer is Dirk Nowitzki.
- 7. The Timberwolves' current head coach is Chris Finch, while the Mavericks' current head coach is Jason Kidd.
- 8. The Timberwolves' home arena is the Target Center, while the Mavericks' home arena is the American Airlines Center.
- 9. The Timberwolves and Mavericks have faced each other numerous times in the regular season and playoffs, with the Mavericks holding a winning record overall.
- 10. Both teams have had their fair share of star players and memorable moments throughout their histories, making their matchups always interesting to watch.