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NBA Playoffs: Mavericks Top Timberwolves in Game 1
Dončić Leads Dallas to Victory
Recap of Game 1
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series on Saturday. Luka Dončić, who was named to the All-NBA first team earlier in the day, led the Mavericks with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points.
The Mavericks controlled the game throughout, leading by as many as 15 points in the second half. However, the Timberwolves fought back late and cut the lead to just 2 points with less than a minute remaining. Dončić made a clutch jumper with 19 seconds left to put the game away.
The Mavericks will host the Timberwolves in Game 2 on Monday night. The series is tied 1-0.
Conclusion
The Mavericks stole home-court advantage in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves. Dončić was spectacular, and the Mavericks showed that they can win even when their shots aren't falling. The Timberwolves will need to make some adjustments if they want to tie the series when they host Game 2 on Monday.
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