Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 25 | 2024-25 NBA season 

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face off against the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day at the American Airlines Arena. This will be the second of three meetings between these teams this season, with the Mavericks having won 120-114 on Oct. 29.

The Timberwolves are looking to break a three-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming against the Atlanta Hawks, 117-104, on Monday. They are currently tied for 10th in the Western Conference with the Phoenix Suns, with both holding a 14-14 record.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks are fourth in the West with a 19-10 record. They will be entering the Christmas Day matchup off back-to-back wins: a 113-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers last Saturday and a 132-108 thrashing of the Portland Trail Blazers two days later.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks: Injury report

MInnesota Timberwolves injury report

Guards Joe Ingles (calf) and Daishen Nix (ankle) won't be available against the Mavericks. In addition, center Luka Garza (ankle) will be sitting out the Christmas Day game.

Dallas Mavericks injury report

Luka Doncic (left heel contusion) is listed as "probable" in the Mavericks' injury report as of the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, guard Jaden Hardy is listed as "questionable" due to a right ankle sprain. Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) and Brandon Williams (right thumb sprain) are confirmed to be out for the Timberwolves matchup.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart

Minnesota Timberwolves

Starters	2nd unit
Mike Conley Jr.	Rob Dillingham
Anthony Edwards	Donte DiVincenzo
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle	Josh Minott
Rudy Gobert	Naz Reid

Dallas Mavericks

Starters	2nd unit	3rd unit
Luka Doncic	Spencer Dinwiddie	Jaden Hardy
Kyrie Irving	Quentin Grimes
Klay Thompson	Naji Marshall
PJ Washington	Maxi Kleber	Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Dereck Lively II	Daniel Gafford

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks: Key matchups

Mike Conley Jr. vs Kyrie Irving

In a battle of guards with contrasting styles, the flashy moves of Irving will be pitted against the more traditional skill set of Conley. The Timberwolves' starting point guard has proven to be an above-average defender throughout his 17 years in the league, while Irving — fondly known as "Uncle Drew" — boasts some of the best handles in NBA history.

Anthony Edwards vs Luka Doncic

This matchup is the centerpiece of this Christmas Day game in Dallas. Doncic and Edwards are two of the faces of the NBA's current generation, and their excellence on the offensive end will be a sight to behold on Dec. 25. Look for Doncic (28.8 points and 8.1 assists per game) to balance his scoring and facilitating duties, while Edwards (25.3 points per game on 44.4% shooting from the field) will be the Timberwolves' primary scoring weapon.