The Timberwolves have been realistically out of the playoff hunt since they got off to a 4-23 start.
A loss tonight would eliminate them mathematically.
With an 18-44 record heading into their game against the Washington Wizards at Target Center, the Wolves trail Dallas by 19 1/2 games for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot with 20 remaining.
The Mavericks (38-25) are idle.