Luka Doncic leads Mavericks to 108-105 victory over Timberwolves in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a thrilling 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, led by the stellar performances of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic scored 33 points, with 15 of them coming in the crucial fourth quarter, while Irving added 30 points, with 24 of them scored in the first half.
Despite a strong showing from the Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels, who put up 24 points, the Mavericks managed to secure the win by dominating in the paint and executing key plays down the stretch.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Mavericks sealing the win with an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter. Wolves coach Chris Finch acknowledged his team’s struggles in clutch moments, pointing to turnovers and poor shot selection as areas for improvement.
With Game 2 set to take place in Minnesota, both teams will be looking to make adjustments for the next matchup. The star power of Doncic and Irving proved to be a difference-maker in Game 1, and the Wolves will need to find a way to contain them in order to even the series.
Stay tuned for more exciting action as the Mavericks and Timberwolves continue their battle for a spot in the NBA Finals.