Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 20, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves, 20 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Dallas Mavericks | Position | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
Max Christie 29.6 mpg · 5.5 pts  | PG |  Ayo Dosunmu 28.0 mpg · 18.1 pts |
Naji Marshall 29.5 mpg · 11.1 pts  | SG |  Nah'Shon Hyland 15.1 mpg · 8.5 pts |
Cooper Flagg 34.1 mpg · 25.9 pts  | SF |  Jaylen Clark 13.4 mpg · 4.7 pts |
P.J. Washington 30.6 mpg · 14.6 pts  | PF |  Jaden McDaniels 32.1 mpg · 17.0 pts |
Daniel Gafford 21.3 mpg · 9.6 pts  | C |  Rudy Gobert 31.2 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
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What are the Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineups?
For 20 February 2026, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Cooper Flagg. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Nah'Shon Hyland, Ayo Dosunmu and Jaylen Clark. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out).
Who is out for Mavericks vs Timberwolves?
For 20 February 2026, the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out), and the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 2 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out) and Anthony Edwards (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.