Luka Doncic made a step back 3PT FG with 00:03 seconds left on the clock and the Wolves could not convert on their final possession as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-108 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic led Dallas with his eighth career Playoff triple double as he tallied 32 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds while Kyrie Irving added 20 points (13 on 4-5 3PT in Q4) and 6 assists. Daniel Gafford (16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks) and Dereck Lively (14 points, 9 rebounds) added 30 points for Dallas.
Naz Reid led Minnesota with Playoff career-highs with 23 points and 7 3PM while Anthony Edwards (21 points on 5-17 FG, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) and Mike Conley (18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) totaled 39 points.
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals will take place on Sunday, May 26 (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT/TruTV).
Game / Series Notes
* Naz Reid is just the third player to come off the BENCH in CONFERENCE FINALS HISTORY with at least 7 3PT FGs made.
* Fred VanVleet (TOR) – TOR v MIL in ECF G5 on May 23, 2019, 7-13 3PT
* J.R. Smith (CLE) – CLE v ATL in ECF G1 on May 20, 2015, 8-12 3PT
* Teams that lead 2-0 in the Conf. Finals are 58-6 all-time.
* This was Luka Doncic’s 5th triple-double of THIS PLAYOFFS
* Luka (16 points) and Kyrie (15 points) totaled 31 of their 53 total PTS in the second half as Dallas outscored Minnesota 61-48 in H2
* Dereck Lively is 10-10 FG in the series for 23 points
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34 Comments
Kng manalo ang minnisota hnd u ipalabas c Anderson ok ung play nya s sinro
HE MADE ALL THOSE FANS IN THAT STADIUM ASHES
Ant Man became Gas Man.
HINA domipensa ang wolve
Maaan i feel bad for the wolves crowd. first time in 20 years but didn't win their first 2 at home. That is wild. Bet they are disappointed with Ant. Can't blame them if media is overhyping the kid. lol
Doncic the best
J kidd is using his style on a bigger body guard with a jump shot ..Luka. This is chess ♟️ moves☕
Lively is like TChandler out there LOL I love the alley oop play from Irving
Edwards is too Proud. great men are always Humble .. Lets go to game 3..!
Luka Doncic went to beast mode
The media posts been Luka trash talking the Minnesota crowd quote: ' Go home!'
But, if you read Luka's lips, he really say: 'Go home, bitch!'
This year Luka is the best. Jokic is wonderful, but Luka is god like Nikola.
Luka is wolfs daddy 😂😂😂
Im so happy for Dalas cos they gonna sweep this arogant team
At the end timberwolves will win it
DPOY getting cooked by two of the top 3 players in the league.
Love it❤
It's so sad that American crowds need an announcer to get them chanting. Where's the passion?
I wanna puke when i hear how much they praise ant even if he run without ball, this commentators will say what are great moveing by the edvards 🤮🤮🤮
Super MavsDuo 💪
The nba is fake you guys are like kids entertained by scripted sports. They use magnets in the rims lol grow up losers
Love Ant, but if he had just had a 3rd playoff triple double AND hit the game winner like a mf'n BOSS, ESPN and all the media would be losing their minds and crying "NEW JORDAN! LIKE JORDAN! Uhhh… JORDAN-JORDAN!" Luka Doncic however does this and they go all low key, talk more about the Wolves' problems or the Mavs defense or Kyrie. The bias is just … pathetic.
Anthony edwards get a crucial turn over
Gobert's fault. He angered Luka .
Lots of discussion and arguement. Just enjoy the damn game. 😂😂
Ant just a typical Star and Luka just showed Ant what is a Superstar lvl look like..
congrats Dallas Mavericks👍
Mcdaniels is wide open for the 3 everytime and ant come on man play better
The guard play between these 2 teams is elite.
It’s crazy to see how when there is only a few minutes left in the 4th the game plans get thrown out and it becomes “ISO” ball. The stars come to play when it matters most.
Up by 5 with a minute left, you have to win that game at home if your Minnesota
Luka said "GO HOME BI**H" 😈🤣
Luka dances with Wolves
C antman nagpatalo turn over ia.
Holy smokes😮.