A Western Conference showdown unfolds when the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) host the Dallas Mavericks (2-1) on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves have won two games in a row. On Saturday, they defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-101. This is the second leg of a back-to-back for Dallas. On Monday, Dallas topped the Utah Jazz 110-102. 

Tipoff from Target Center in Minnesota is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Minnesota as the 5.5-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Timberwolves odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 222 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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