37-year-old Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks to a victory over the Timberwolves at Target Center Sunday evening, extending Minnesota’s losing streak to six games.
Nowitzki was the high scorer for the Mavs with 29 points. As the Associated Press notes, he made key plays in the game’s final minutes, converting a three-point play and tracking down a loose ball.
Dirk Nowitzki takes charge as cold-shooting Mavericks overcome struggling Timberwolves https://t.co/ACaIsD2HMk via @spinph
— SPIN.ph (@spinph) January 11, 2016
The Timberwolves were led in scoring by Andrew Wiggins with 21 and Shabazz Muhammad with 16. Ricky Rubio had eight assists and seven rebounds to go along with 12 points.
Been a strong 2 weeks for Bazz…
Last 6 games: 15p 3r 2a (55% FG 6/13 3ptrs 22/33 FT)
— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) January 11, 2016
The Wolves are back in action Tuesday at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
