Ball’s 31-Footer Opened the Floodgates Against Dallas
LaMelo Ball and Bones Hyland combined for 11 3-pointers as Minnesota beat Dallas 133-94, exposing the gap between the Timberwolves’ shotmaking and the Mavericks’ 13-of-48 perimeter response.
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Dallas suffered a 133-94 defeat Thursday in Minneapolis. Bones Hyland led the way with 24 points, while the Mavericks could not contain the home team's dominant offensive output.
LaMelo Ball and Bones Hyland combined for 11 3-pointers as Minnesota beat Dallas 133-94, exposing the gap between the Timberwolves’ shotmaking and the Mavericks’ 13-of-48 perimeter response.
The Jackrabbits were overwhelmed by a dominant Texas Longhorns performance at Moody Center on Wednesday night, dropping their season opener while the home team improves to 3-0.
Dedan Thomas Jr. led No. 8 Houston with 17 points and seven assists as they dominated Jacksonville State, winning 92-46 to improve to 3-0.
Golden State’s eight-game winning streak ended Wednesday at Toyota Center. Houston’s Kevin Durant scored 20 points, while Yaxel Lendeborg led the visitors with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Chicago Bulls dropped their ninth game in ten attempts on Wednesday, falling to the San Antonio Spurs 124-119 at the United Center. Victor Wembanyama led the visitors with 32 points.
Jake Ferguson’s absence leaves Dallas short on certainty at tight end, but Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford both practicing fully Wednesday gave the Cowboys a workable foundation without forcing a premature depth-chart decision.
Chloe Vasquez scored 20 points and Lara Somfai grabbed 14 rebounds, but Iona could not keep pace with Jadyn Wooten’s 19 points as TCU took a 78-53 victory.
The Fighting Illini struggled to contain Cruz Davis, who led Texas Tech to an 84-78 victory. Illinois ended the night with a 2-1 record.
Tuesday’s CFP rankings elevated Wake Forest to No. 13 and left SMU unranked, putting the Mustangs’ home offense under its clearest national test yet.
The Tarleton State Texans were routed by the host TCU Horned Frogs 89-42 on Sunday, struggling offensively throughout the contest at Schollmaier Arena.
The California Golden Bears dropped a home game against the Houston Cougars, falling 86-68 at Tahoe Blue Event Center on Sunday. Michael Cooper led Cal with 19 points.
The Tigers managed 27 points in the first half but could not match the Longhorns' offensive surge. Matas Vokietaitis led the way with 26 points and 9 rebounds in the 93-62 victory at Moody Center.
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to a winless 0-8 record after a 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. C.J. Stroud threw five touchdowns, while Justin Herbert managed one score.
Dak Prescott passed for 335 yards and two touchdowns, guiding the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Javonte Williams capped the win with a late rushing score.
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Monday.
Kevin Durant recorded a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds to help Houston defeat Denver 110-100 on Monday night.
Irving scored 35 points, made 7 of 10 from deep and was plus-29 a night after playing Brooklyn, and Dallas edged Indiana 125-122.
Cooper Flagg scored 43 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Dallas edged Indiana 125-122 on Monday night.
P.J. Locke is confirmed out against San Francisco, while Jalen Thompson and Joey Porter Jr. remain unresolved. Caleb Downs’ interception gives Dallas one clear recent contribution amid the uncertainty.
Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and a 44-yard touchdown, the second-highest yardage total of his career, as the Cowboys outgained the Colts 508-271.

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