2024 NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks - A Historic Matchup with Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic Leading the Charge

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Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with dominant defensive performance and physical play.
Luka Doncic averaged an impressive 36.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 10.5 assists in two regular-season games against Minnesota this season.
Luka Doncic has been leading the Mavericks in scoring, rebounds, assists, and turnovers during this postseason.
The first game of the series will take place on May 22 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks will face off in the Western Conference finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
The Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by making a remarkable comeback against Denver Nuggets in Round 2.
2024 NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks - A Historic Matchup with Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic Leading the Charge

The Western Conference finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks. This is their first postseason meeting since 2002, when the Mavericks swept the Wolves in three games (Yahoo Sports). The Timberwolves have advanced to this stage with a dominant defensive performance and physical play, led by Anthony Edwards (Star Tribune). On the other hand, Luka Doncic has been leading the Mavericks in scoring, rebounds, assists, and turnovers during this postseason (Startribune.com).

The Timberwolves have come a long way since their last appearance in the Western Conference finals in 2002. They shocked the NBA world by taking the first two games of Round 2 against Denver but found themselves struggling to keep up after that (Star Tribune). However, they managed to make a remarkable comeback and win both Game 6 and Game 7 with a smothering defense (Startribune.com).

The Mavericks, on the other hand, have been consistent throughout the playoffs. They finished third in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26 (NBA.com). In their two regular-season games against Minnesota this season, Luka Doncic averaged an impressive 36.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 10.5 assists (NBA.com).

The first game of the series will take place on May 22 at Target Center in Minneapolis (NBA.com). The following games will be held on May 24, May 26, and if necessary, May 30 and June 1 at various locations. The schedule also includes potential Game 7 on June 3 back at Target Center.

Both teams have had impressive performances in the previous rounds. The Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round and beat the Denver Nuggets in seven games of their Western Conference semifinal series (Star Tribune). The Mavericks, on the other hand, finished third in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26 and defeated both Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers to reach this stage (NBA.com).

This promises to be an exciting series between two talented teams. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you the latest news, analysis, and predictions.


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Timberwolves-Mavericks matchup chart: Position by position, with a prediction

Star Tribune Jerry Zgoda, Wednesday, 22 May 2024 08:30
  • Unique Points
    • The Timberwolves have advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years, with Kevin Garnett leading them in their last appearance and Anthony Edwards and their defense driving their success this year.
    • Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring (27.2), rebounds (9.7), assists (9.1), and turnovers (4.1) during this postseason.
  • Accuracy
    • The NBA Western Conference finals will feature the Dallas Mavericks against the Timberwolves.
    • The teams have only met once in the playoffs, with the Mavericks sweeping the series 3-0 in 2002.
    • In regular-season games against Minnesota this season, Luka Doncic averaged 36.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 10.5 assists.
    • Superstars Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards have faced off 10 times in the regular season with each player coming away with five wins.
    • Minnesota won the regular-season series, 3-1. But those games were before Dallas brought in Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington at the trade deadline.
    • The Mavericks rank sixth in postseason defensive rating (110.6).
    • Minnesota's bigs - Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid - present a more daunting challenge for Dallas.
    • The Mavs have secured at least 14 offensive rebounds in four games so far in the playoffs.
    • In the four regular-season meetings, the Wolves were a plus-24.7 per 100 after halftime.
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Mavericks-Timberwolves: Schedule, how to watch, predictions & analysis

NBA.com Wednesday, 22 May 2024 08:33
  • Unique Points
    • In 2 regular-season games against Minnesota this season, Luka Doncic averaged 36.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 10.5 assists.
    • The last playoff matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves came in the opening round of the 2002 playoffs.
    • Superstars Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards have faced off 10 times in the regular season with each player coming away with five wins.
  • Accuracy
    • The Timberwolves finished 3-1 against Dallas during the 2023-24 regular season.
    • Minnesota won the regular-season series, 3-1.
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Timberwolves vs. Mavericks: Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić and how the West will be won

Yahoo Sports Dan Devine Wednesday, 22 May 2024 08:34
  • Unique Points
    • The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks will face each other in the 2024 Western Conference finals.
    • This is their first postseason meeting since 2002.
    • Minnesota came back to win Game 6 and Game 7 against Denver with a dominant defensive performance and physical play.
  • Accuracy
    • The Timberwolves took the first two games against Denver Nuggets in Round 2 but lost the next three, including a historic performance from Nikola Jokic.
    • The Timberwolves have home-court advantage in the conference finals and are four wins away from the championship round.
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