Luka Doncic was on fire! 🔥 The superstar dropped a sizzling 20 points just in the first quarter, paving his way to a total of 36 points—the most he's scored this postseason. Alongside him, Kyrie Irving also poured in 36 points. Together, they powered the Dallas Mavericks to a commanding 124-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, clinching the Western Conference finals in just five games. 🏀✨
The Mavs came out swinging, building a massive 29-point halftime lead with a scorching 61% shooting rate. They left the crowd stunned before most fans even grabbed their first snack! 🍿 The onslaught didn't stop there—Dallas soared to a 36-point advantage in the third quarter, all while keeping the Timberwolves' offense totally off-balance. 😱
As the fifth seed in the West, the Mavericks are now heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since their epic championship win in 2011! 🏆 They've got a full week to rest up before facing the Boston Celtics in Boston on June 6. Meanwhile, the Celtics have been chilling for 10 days after sweeping Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals. 🌟
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Doncic spur Mavericks to NBA Finals against Timberwolves in Game 5
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