Look for the Mavericks to be a step slow playing in their first back-to-back game and in action for the fourth time in six days.

Luka Doncic was held out of preseason. He's still trying to get the rust off shooting just 36.1 percent from the field and 30.3 percent from 3-point range.

The Timberwolves have won two in a row since losing to the Lakers opening night. They are one of the better defensive teams in the league.

Minnesota is in a highly favorable situational spot, too, having been idle since Saturday. This is the second of three straight home games for the Timberwolves.

Julius Randle has found his comfort zone with his new Minnesota team. He's shot 22-of-33 (67%) from the floor in the last two games, averaging 28.5 points during this time frame.