After defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 in Game 5, the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the NBA Finals.
Luka Doncic recorded 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Kyrie Irving also scored 36 points and contributed four rebounds and five assists.
Luka Doncic came in ready to play, scoring his first 10 points just three minutes in.
Meanwhile, the Wolves responded with great efforts from these men: with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert scoring at the rim.
Dallas obtained a quick advantage in the first quarter, and Minnesota attempted to come up in the second half of the game but was unable to adjust the opponent’s approach.
The Mavericks are considered a constant underdog, defeating the 4-seed Los Angeles Clippers in six games, the 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder in six games, and the 3-seed Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. These are the teams with the fifth, second, and fourth-best records, respectively.
Dallas has won a total of nine road playoff games.
The Dallas Mavericks will compete in the NBA Finals beginning on June 6th.