Luka Doncic delivered a stunning 20-point first quarter en route to a postseason-high 36 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 124:103 win.
Kyrie Irving also contributed significantly, matching Doncic’s 36 points as the Mavericks built an insurmountable 29-point lead by halftime, shooting 61% from the field. The Timberwolves struggled to keep pace, as Dallas extended their lead to as much as 36 points in the third quarter, effectively stifling Minnesota’s offense.
Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 28 points for the third-seeded Timberwolves, with Towns also grabbing 12 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Timberwolves were no match for the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who overwhelmed their defense after Minnesota’s impressive victories over Phoenix and Denver in earlier NBA rounds.
The Mavericks, seeded fifth in the West, will now enjoy a week of rest before the NBA Finals commence in Boston on June 6. This marks the franchise’s first Finals appearance since their championship win in 2011. The Celtics, who swept the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, will have had a 10-day break between games.
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