The Wolves take on former Timberwolf OJ Mayo tonight in Dallas
Tonight it’s Mayo versus Shved. Mano-a-mano. Like a bullfight in which two matadors duel for an audience’s admiration, it’s OJ against Alexey no matter how much better it might be if it were a young Jet against a healthy Roy.
There’s no Budinger, either, and that has implications for how the Wolves are likely to play.
Still Mayo is averaging 21.9 ppg and Shved has been making a difference for the Wolves, too.
In fact, most of the main attractions will either be wearing a suit, or watching from somewhere in Minnesota.
No Dirk Nowitzki for the Mavs. No K-Love or Ricky Rubio (again) for the Timberwolves. J.J. Barea is out too.
Still both teams have winning records, so there are signs of life for the depleted Mavs and reasons for hope for the aspiring Wolves. In and of itself, this is surprising given that neither team’s All-Star power forward has played a minute this season.
Deets below the fold…
Who: Timberwolves (4-2) at Mavs (4-3)
What: NBA basketball
When: 7:30 P.M.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
How: NBA League Pass; FSN; 830 AM
Punch-Drunk Wolves 