After defeating the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in the first two rounds, it seemed like the Minnesota Timberwolves would also win this series. However, that now seems almost impossible. The current score is 3-1 in favor of the Dallas Mavericks, and it looks likely that the Minnesota Timberwolves will miss out on the NBA Finals.
To reach the finals, they need to achieve something no team has ever done: overturn a three-game deficit and win the series 4-3. Anthony Edwards is undoubtedly the best player on this team, as he has shown multiple times in this postseason. However, Karl-Anthony Towns appears to be the most crucial player for this series, which was evident in Game 4 when he finally made a significant contribution despite playing only 30 minutes due to foul trouble. In the first three games of this series, Towns averaged just 15 points per game with very poor shooting. This changed in Game 4, where he shot excellently from the field and was the team’s second-highest scorer, just behind Edwards. In the first three games of the series, Edwards and Towns combined for 70 points less than Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, while in Game 4, they combined for 10 points more. This is key for the rest of the series, as without their points, the Minnesota Timberwolves have no chance of coming back in the series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made only a small step in their attempt to come back in this series. They need to be extremely cautious in this game; for a victory, they need Towns to perform at a very high level, and Edwards is also expected to deliver significantly better performances, especially in terms of scoring.
After eliminating the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first two rounds, the Dallas Mavericks now have a great opportunity to reach the finals. Although they did not capitalize on their first chance, they still have an excellent shot as they lead the series 3-1.
It all seemed somewhat dreamlike for the Dallas Mavericks in this series, and we believe they themselves hoped to finish it in Game 4. Luka Doncic continued his incredible performances, recording his sixth triple-double of this playoff run, but his knee problems are evident, and it’s uncertain how he’s currently feeling. One encouraging aspect for the Mavericks, despite the loss, is that they were very close to winning even with a dreadful shooting performance. Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and P.J. Washington shot a miserable 30% from the field, yet the team was still close to a win. The absence of Dereck Lively, who is Doncic favorite target for lob passes, was also noticeable. Interestingly, three Dallas Mavericks players are at the top of the list for most alley-oop catches in this playoff. It’s worth noting that the Mavericks have lost every Game 4 in this playoff series. If the pattern from previous series continues, the Mavericks will win, as they have won every Game 5.
As previously mentioned, despite the loss, the Mavericks have reasons for optimism. To secure a victory on the road, they will need to shoot better. Doncic and Irving will likely deliver their expected performances, so the other teammates must step up and provide support.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks H2H
The Dallas Mavericks lead 3-1 in this best-of-seven series. The Minnesota Timberwolves won three out of four matchups in the regular season.
Absences and Injuries
Jaylen Clark will not be playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Greg Brown is out for the Dallas Mavericks, and Dereck Lively is questionable.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost four of their last five home games in this postseason. As previously mentioned, a concern for them is their narrow victory in a game where the opponent’s top players underperformed. We believe this won’t be the case this time and that the Dallas Mavericks will shoot much better. Therefore, our suggestion is that there will be more than 207 points in the game.
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