The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116:107, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving delivering another stellar performance.
The first quarter was quite exciting and closely contested. On one side, Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively shone, while Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels provided resistance on the other. The Minnesota Timberwolves were consistently one or two possessions behind, suggesting that the first 12 minutes were an indication of a tightly contested game ahead (33:28).
Midway through the second quarter, the Dallas Mavericks gained a double-digit lead for the first time, but Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns ensured that their team’s deficit was reduced to eight points by halftime – 60:52.
The Minnesota Timberwolves trio of Edwards, Towns, and Naz Reid shone in the third quarter, providing a strong counter to the Dallas Mavericks. The final 12 minutes began with a tied score, which was a fair outcome after 36 minutes of play.
We saw a complete stalemate until three and a half minutes before the end of the game, when the Minnesota Timberwolves lost their offensive rhythm, allowing the Mavericks to capitalize with a 9-0 run that secured their crucial victory. Edwards’ late basket only softened the Timberwolves’ defeat, as they finished the third game with a nine-point deficit.
Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving were the top scorers for the Dallas Mavericks, each contributing 33 points, while Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points.
The current score in the NBA Western Conference Finals series is 3-0. The Dallas Mavericks will have the opportunity to sweep their opponent in game four, which will take place in two days in front of their home crowd