Minnesota defeated Dallas, 104-96, Saturday in a NBA preseason game at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Former Vol Grant Williams started at forward for Dallas and totaled six points, four rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes.
Williams made 2-of-7 field goal attempts and 2-for-7 three-point attempts.
Williams played for Boston from 2019-2023. He was a first-round selection by the Celtics in the 2022 NBA draft (No. 22 overall).
He was traded to the Mavericks on July 12.
Williams played at Tennessee from 2016-2019, turning professional after his junior season as a two-time SEC Player of the Year.
Dallas will next play Oct. 20, hosting Detroit at American Airlines Center. Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m. EDT.