Karl-Anthony Towns led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a dramatic 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night by stepping up when it counted most, scoring 20 of his 25 points in the second half. The victory preserved the Wolves‘ chances of winning a title and stopped a sweep in the Western Conference playoffs.
With his 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, Anthony Edwards, a young star, also had a big influence. In their battle to make it to their first conference finals appearance in 20 years, the Wolves’ performance proved to be important.
This accomplishment is even more noteworthy for the squad and its supporters because it’s only the second time in the franchise’s 35 seasons that they’ve reached this point.
TIMBERWOLVES FORCE GAME 5 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AI6CJVh8Ek
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In order to even the series with the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks, the third-seeded Minnesota club will travel home for Game 5. The Wolves will have a thrilling chance to further establish their postseason identity in the forthcoming game.
The Mavericks gave it their best, but Luka Doncic’s remarkable sixth postseason triple-double of 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists was insufficient. Doncic and Kyrie Irving had trouble hitting the ball, going only 13 of 39.
Ant and KAT lead the way on the road to force a Game 5 back in Minnesota! 🐺🐺
Edwards: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST
Towns: 25 PTS (9-13 FGM), 5 REB, 4 3PMGame 5 tips Thursday at 8:30pm/et on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/1Akarqib5l
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Irving ended with 16 points in this high-stakes game, breaking his prior flawless record of 14-0 in closeout games.
Mavericks are defeated by Wolves in a close game
The Wolves have shown resiliency and resolve by maintaining leads in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter throughout the series. This time, they were able to hold onto their lead and win a crucial victory.
With 5:41 left in the game, Towns made a game-changing 3-pointer to give the Wolves a decisive lead. Edwards added a big play as well, stretching the lead with a perfectly executed jumper inside the arc. The Wolves held on for the victory despite a few anxious moments, including fouling Doncic after he made a 3-pointer.
With 5:41 left in the game, Towns made a game-changing 3-pointer to give the Wolves a decisive lead. Edwards added a big play as well, stretching the lead with a perfectly executed jumper inside the arc. The Wolves held on for the victory despite a few anxious moments, including fouling Doncic after he made a 3-pointer.
Doncic missed a free shot as the game was coming to an end, which gave Naz Reid the opportunity to win it all with a crucial basket. Without a question, the Wolves’ confidence has increased going into Game 5 after this tough victory.
ANT AND KAT COME UP HUGE AND THE WOLVES KEEP THEIR PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WGT9dtTIKv
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