PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to reassert their dominance when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night in Minneapolis. Coming off a 123-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets at home on Saturday, the Timberwolves are eager to bounce back after their four-game winning streak ended. Anthony Edwards, who shot just 8-for-23 including 0-for-8 from three against Denver, is hoping to rediscover his stroke against Dallas. Minnesota's defensive approach focuses on limiting three-point attempts allowed (ranked 2nd) and maintaining high free throw rates, though they rank poorly in three-point shooting frequency (25th) and passing efficiency (27th). The Mavericks arrive on short rest after a thrilling 138-133 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers at home Sunday night. Dallas will continue without veteran Anthony Davis, who is recovering from a strained left calf and is expected to miss seven to 10 days. The Mavericks rank second in the league for allowing few three-point attempts on defense but struggle with their own three-point shooting volume (25th) and offensive rebounding (25th), reflecting a team built more for containment than offensive firepower. The Timberwolves are 3-3 at home this season while the Mavericks sit at 1-2 on the road, setting the stage for a matchup with notably different trajectories.