Timberwolves Top Mavericks, Complete 2-Game Sweep in Abu Dhabi

Mavs Continue Preseason After Loss

Towns Leads Wolves to Victory

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in 17 minutes and Naz Reid added 16 as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 111-99 in an NBA preseason opener in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

With Anthony Edwards resting an injured left ankle, the Timberwolves opened their preseason by sweeping the two-game series against the Mavericks, who continue their preseason schedule.