Mavs’ Doncic Reminds Wolves Fans Of West Finals With Dagger 3

Luka Doncic put the finishing touches on a remarkable performance with a dagger 3-pointer in the final seconds to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 119-118 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The win gives the Mavericks a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Doncic’s Stunning Performance

Doncic was nothing short of sensational on Wednesday night, finishing with a game-high 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. He shot 12-of-22 from the field, including 5-of-10 from 3-point range. His dagger 3-pointer came with just 3.9 seconds remaining on the clock and gave the Mavericks a one-point lead.

Doncic’s performance was reminiscent of his brilliance in the Western Conference Finals last season, when he led the Mavericks to an upset victory over the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. In Game 7 of that series, Doncic hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds to send the Mavericks to the NBA Finals.

Timberwolves’ Disappointing Loss

The Timberwolves, who had home-court advantage in this series, were left disappointed after Wednesday’s loss. They were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 25 points and 16 rebounds, and Anthony Edwards, who had 23 points. However, the Timberwolves were unable to contain Doncic, who was simply too much for them to handle.

The Timberwolves’ loss was particularly disappointing because they had a chance to tie the series in Game 2. However, they blew a 9-point lead in the fourth quarter and allowed Doncic to take over the game.

Implications for the Series

The Mavericks now have a 2-0 lead in the series, and they will have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead when they host Game 3 in Dallas on Friday night. The Timberwolves will need to find a way to contain Doncic if they want to have any chance of winning this series.

If the Mavericks win Game 3, they will be in a great position to close out the series in Game 4. However, if the Timberwolves can win Game 3, they will have a chance to tie the series at 2-2 when they return home for Game 4.

Conclusion

The Mavericks’ victory in Game 2 was a reminder of just how good Luka Doncic is. He is one of the most dynamic players in the NBA, and he is capable of taking over a game at any moment. The Timberwolves will need to find a way to contain Doncic if they want to have any chance of winning this series.

The Mavericks will host the Timberwolves in Game 3 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center. The game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET.