The Dallas Mavericks eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with a decisive 124-103 victory. Luka Doncic led the way with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while Kyrie Irving also scored 36 points, adding four rebounds and five assists. Despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ 28 points, the Timberwolves were unable to keep up. The Mavericks now advance to the NBA Finals, set to begin on June 6th.
Doncic came out strong, scoring his first 10 points within the first three minutes. The Timberwolves responded with contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. A scuffle resulted in technical fouls for Gobert and Derrick Jones Jr. After the Timberwolves tied the game at 18, Dallas answered with back-to-back dunks from Dereck Lively and P.J. Washington. Doncic was relentless, hitting a logo three-pointer and a spinning three-pointer in transition, racking up 20 points in under 10 minutes. The Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just four points in the last six minutes of the first quarter, ending it with a 35-19 lead.
In the second quarter, even with Doncic on the bench, the Mavericks extended their lead to 23 points. Minnesota struggled to score against Dallas’s tough defense. The game slowed with numerous fouls and discussions with officials. After Naz Reid delivered a hard hit to Lively, Dallas continued to widen their lead with threes from Irving and Doncic, pushing the margin to 29 points by halftime, leading 69-40.
The Timberwolves attempted a comeback in the third quarter, but the Mavericks matched their intensity. Dallas’s lead grew to 36 points before Minnesota found some momentum. Towns began to assert himself, reducing the deficit to 23 points. The teams traded baskets, with Dallas maintaining a 97-73 lead going into the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Dallas focused on maintaining their lead and avoiding injuries. Although the Timberwolves cut the lead to about 20 points, Dallas consistently responded with key shots. By the three-minute mark, Minnesota conceded, sending in bench players. The Mavericks secured the victory, 124-103, and won the series 4-1. They now face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, starting June 6th.
### The Dallas Mavericks Are That Good
While there is much to analyze about this game, it’s important to recognize how exceptional this Mavericks team is. As underdogs, they defeated the 4-seed Los Angeles Clippers in six games, the 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder in six games, and the 3-seed Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. This included nine road playoff victories against teams with the fifth, second, and fourth-best records, respectively.
Their success is not due to luck, shooting variance, or opponents’ injuries. The Mavericks have earned their spot in the NBA Finals through exceptional play. Professional commentators might downplay their achievements, but such a playoff run is rare. Teams outside the top three seeds seldom make it to the Finals.
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