Parsons scores 30 as Mavericks beat Timberwolves in OT
Chandler Parsons scored a season-high 30 points (18 in the paint), and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-94 in overtime.
It was tied 89-89 at the end of regulation.
During clutch time, the Mavericks outscored the Timberwolves 19-9. Parsons scored 10 of the Mavericks’ 19 on 4 for 6 shooting. Early in the fourth quarter, Gorgui Dieng had 2 steals in 14 seconds, the first leading to Kevin Martin’s driving dunk and the second to his own driving dunk.
For the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points (14 in the paint), a career-high 17 rebounds and 6 blocks, and Andrew Wiggins added 23 points.
The Timberwolves forced 12 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Mavericks outscored the Timberwolves 32-12 in 13 minutes with Pachulia, Harris, Williams, Matthews and Parsons on the floor together.