Tonight, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks are trying to shut down the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavs currently have a 3-1 lead in the series and are looking to put the T-Wolves away soon. After half of the quarter, it’s clear that the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving want this to be the last game they have to play before they get to the Finals.
They have a 29-point lead right now. The crazier thing is they are performing at this caliber while on the road. Clearly, the Mavericks are ready to take things to the next level and cash their ticket to the Finals. Can they continue this pace and breeze past Minnesota?
Luka Doncic Knocking Down Threes
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At the end of the second quarter, Luka Doncic has officially hit five threes. Each one was shot with incredible efficiency. At the moment, he has 25 points, three assists, and six rebounds. He’s handling business early against this struggling Timberwolves team. Doncic alone has silenced the Minnesota crowd.
At this point, the opposition has been unable to handle Dallas’s leading man. The defense is sagging heavily every time Luka takes a shot, and he’s ripping through the defense with every drive to the basket. If this pace continues, this could be a 40-point night, Doncic, which would be a fantastic way to finish the series.
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Kyrie Irving Dancing Around the Defense
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Everyone knows that Kyrie Irving has the ability to get around the defenders and easily take the ball to the basket. However, in this series, he’s also been showcasing his ability to get a bucket, even when he’s being heavily guarded. Irving has had multiple paint points where he’s had to twist his body around to score over defenders, and he scores almost every single time.
At the half, Irving has 19 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Right now, he can’t be contained. He’s playing with an explosive energy, and if he keeps it up, there is no way the Wolves are going to shut them down. They are trying to cover Irving in a one-on-one matchup, and this is the biggest mistake they could make.
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Great Lockdown Defense From Dallas Mavericks
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Not only is the offense turning things up, but the Mavs defense is also handling business. While Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving score, teammates like Daniel Gafford are protecting the rim and keeping Minnesota quiet. They’re getting almost all of the boards on the defensive end, covering the three-point line, and keeping both Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns from consistently scoring.
Before the end of the half, the Mavs were on a 15-2 run that was turned into a 15-4 run with a quick corner three from Kyle Anderson. However, Anderson’s three was heavily contested. If the defense remains like this, there is no way Minnesota will catch the Mavs tonight. It seems like Dallas may send them packing and get some rest before the next series.
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