Luka Doncic Leads Mavericks to Victory in Game 1
To hear Luka Doncic describe it, the Dallas Mavericks’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals resembled a relay race. Kyrie Irving burst out of the starting gate with 24 first-half points to keep Dallas in contention. Doncic took the baton at halftime and helped the Mavericks earn a 108-105 win with 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter in Minneapolis on Wednesday night.
Key Highlights of the Game:
- Kyrie Irving scored 30 points on 12-for-23 shooting for Dallas.
- Luka Doncic contributed 33 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds.
- Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with 24 points and 6-of-9 from beyond the arc.
- The Mavericks shot 49.7% from the field, outscoring Minnesota 26-22 in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota responded with a 10-1 run to grab a 99-98 edge in the fourth quarter, but Dallas answered with key plays by Doncic and PJ Washington to secure the win.
Game 2 Preview:
The teams will meet again on Friday night for Game 2, with Doncic emphasizing that there are still three more games to go in the series.
Player Reactions:
After the game, Doncic shared his mindset in the fourth quarter, emphasizing the team’s determination to win. Irving also commended Anthony Edwards for his performance and fearless mentality.