Mavericks Edge Timberwolves in Game 1 of NBA Playoffs
Doncic and Irving Lead Dallas to Narrow Victory
In a thrilling start to the NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 1 on Tuesday. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were unstoppable, combining for a whopping 63 points, with Irving hitting the crucial tying and go-ahead 3-pointers in the final minutes to secure the win.
Highlights and Stats
The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams shooting over 50% from the field. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards' 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 and D'Angelo Russell contributed 20. However, it was the Mavericks' duo of Doncic and Irving who ultimately proved to be too much to handle.
Doncic recorded a double-double with 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Irving added 35 points and 7 assists. The Mavericks also had a significant advantage in assists, dishing out 32 compared to the Timberwolves' 20.
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