Dallas Mavericks Edge Minnesota Timberwolves in Thrilling NBA Matchup
May 27, 2024
First Quarter: Mavericks Build Early Lead
The Dallas Mavericks got off to a hot start in the first quarter, shooting 50% from the field and taking an early 10-point lead. Luka Dončić led the way for the Mavericks with 8 points, while Anthony Edwards kept the Timberwolves in the game with 7 points.
Second Quarter: Minnesota Closes the Gap
The Timberwolves came out strong in the second quarter and chipped away at the Mavericks' lead. They held Dallas to just 38% shooting and forced several turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves' charge with 10 points in the quarter, and they went into the halftime break down by just four points.
Third Quarter: Tie Game
The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets. The Mavericks held a slim lead for most of the quarter, but the Timberwolves tied the game up with a three-pointer from D'Angelo Russell with just 2 minutes remaining. Dončić and Edwards traded baskets in the final minute, and the teams went into the fourth quarter tied at 82.
Fourth Quarter: Dallas Pulls Away
The Mavericks took control of the game in the fourth quarter, led by a clutch performance from Dončić. The 23-year-old star scored 10 points in the final period, including a key three-pointer midway through the quarter that gave Dallas a five-point lead. The Timberwolves never recovered, and the Mavericks went on to win the game 104-96.
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