Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 115-114.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 on Wednesday night.

Jaden McDaniels played one of the best games of his five-year career in Wednesday's win over the Mavericks. It was the fully-maximized version of a 24-year-old player who is so important to the Timberwolves' present and future.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels had a breakout performance in their win against the Dallas Mavericks.

DALLAS (AP) Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points ... as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 115-114 on Wednesday night. Two free throws by Mike ...

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the short-handed ...

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) slam dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Dallas. Credit: AP/LM Otero ...

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) drives past Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Dallas.

Productive stretch continues

Without Luka Doncic, the Mavericks fought hard but ultimately fell short in a nail-biting 115-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, including the clinching free throw with 3 seconds to play, and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the short-hande

It wasn't always pretty, but the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped their two-game losing streak with a 115-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday