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Mavericks vs Timberwolves live stream: Watch online free Wednesday 8:30 ET as Minnesota needs to win as they trail the eighth seed in the Western Conference by five and a half games.

There might not be enough time for the Timberwolves to get in, but a win vs the Mavericks could help. Watch the free live stream online as Kevin Love leads the way against Dirk Nowitzki and company.

The Mavericks are coming off a big win over the Thunder.

"We all know that after an emotional and tough win on the road (over the Thunder) sometimes it's hard to get up the next day, especially against a team that so-called does not have a great record," said Dirk Nowitzki, who had 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting and has scored fewer than 20 in four of five. "But we wanted to get this win somehow and it wasn't pretty. We're fortunate to come away with the win."

Seventh in the Western Conference, the Mavericks have won five of six and matched their win total from last season Monday. Dallas has taken 11 of 15 at home and allowed an average of 93.7 points in the last three there, but five of the next seven during the home stretch are against teams currently above .500. The Mavericks hope Monday's resiliency will pay off for the rest of the homestand, according to ESPN.com.

"I think we've always had a winning attitude," guard Devin Harris said. "We have a veteran group, so (this home stretch) can really push us where we want to be. I think guys know what's at stake."

Though Minnesota (33-32) is 10th in the West and 5 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot, it's won two of three against the Mavericks this season and three of the last four in Dallas.

Kevin Martin scored 27 while Nikola Pekovic added 21 as the Timberwolves shot 50.6 percent in a 112-106 win at the American Airlines Center on Nov. 30.

"We've got to get ready for them, it's always been a physical game with them," said Dallas forward Shawn Marion, who had a season-high 32 points and blocked Kevin Love's jumper at the buzzer in the Mavericks' 100-98 victory at Minnesota on Dec. 30, the most recent meeting.