The game was played on May 22, 2024, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks led by as many as 14 points in the third quarter, but the Timberwolves fought back to take the lead in the fourth quarter.
Luka Doncic made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:22 remaining to put the Mavericks ahead for good.
Kyrie Irving added 6 crucial points in the final 2 minutes to seal the win for the Mavericks. Anthony Edwards scored 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves were led by Jaden McDaniels, who scored 24 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
The Mavericks improved to 48-34 on the season, while the Timberwolves fell to 44-38. The Mavericks won the game 108-105. The win helped the Mavericks maintain their hold on the 6th seed in the Western Conference playoffs, while the Timberwolves remained in the 8th seed.
The outstanding player in the Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves game was Luka Doncic. He led the Dallas Mavericks to a shocking Game 1 upset over the Minnesota Timberwolves, giving them a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Here are some of his stats from the game:
– Points: 33
– Assists: 8
– Rebounds: 6
– Steals: 1.5
– Blocks: 0.5
Doncic is one of the best players in the league, and he seems to have taken another step in his evolution this year with his performance in the NBA Playoffs. He is proving his worth to the Mavericks even more so in this playoff run than ever before.
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