T.M. Selection: Dallas Mavericks.

I like the Dallas Mavericks to cover the spread against the Minnesota Timberwolves in this game on Sunday. The Mavericks have looked a lot better in their games lately and have looked like they're starting to find their stride without Doncic in the lineup. They had won 2 games in a row before losing to the Lakers in their most recent game by 3 points in OT. I think they are going to have a bad taste in their mouths from that close loss and I expect them to bounce back with a win in this game since they haven't looked bad in those games. Jalen Brunson has been picking up the slack on offense in the absence of Doncic and Porzingis gives them a much needed high level of defense that will keep them in their games and help them extend their lead. The Timberwolves have been very up and down this year and have now won 3 games in a row ahead of this game. Their most recent win was a big win over the Lakers but I don't think their good fortune is going to continue into this game. The Mavericks have been having a disappointing year and I expect them to start going on a big run to get them up into a playoff spot and contending. They had some rocky games without Doncic on the floor but they have started to adjust to playing without him and Brunson has been making up for him on offense. I think the Mavericks are going to start looking a lot better in their games and I think they have a good shot at winning this game. I like the Mavericks to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 117-111 Mavericks.