In an exciting five-match series, the Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious against the Minnesota Timberwolves, clinching the series 4-1. The final match, held on 30 May, saw the Mavericks triumph with a commanding score of 124-103 over the Timberwolves.
The series began with a nail-biting Game 1 on 23 May, where the Mavericks narrowly edged out the Timberwolves 108-105. The intensity continued into Game 2 on 25 May, with another close encounter, the Mavericks winning 109-108. Game 3 on 27 May saw a stronger performance from Dallas, defeating Minnesota 116-107. The Timberwolves managed to pull one back in Game 4 on 29 May, securing a 105-100 victory.
However, in the decisive Game 5, the Mavericks dominated the court from the start. Dallas showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength, overwhelming the Timberwolves. Key players for the Mavericks delivered stellar performances, ensuring a solid lead throughout the game. Despite efforts from the Timberwolves to close the gap, the Mavericks maintained their advantage, finishing the match with a 21-point lead.
This victory in Game 5 secured the series win for the Mavericks, demonstrating their superiority and resilience throughout the series. The Mavericks’ ability to perform under pressure and their consistent teamwork were crucial factors in their 4-1 series triumph over the Timberwolves.
Dallas Mavericks vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats: 5th Final, 30th May 2024
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. (F) | 29:48 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| P.J. Washington (F) | 35:35 | 4 | 9 | 44.4 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 17 |
| Daniel Gafford (C) | 20:13 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 6 | 83.3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 26 |
| Kyrie Irving (G) | 39:50 | 14 | 27 | 51.9 | 4 | 10 | 40.0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 17 |
| Luka Doncic (G) | 36:35 | 14 | 22 | 63.6 | 6 | 10 | 60.0 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 22 |
| Dereck Lively II | 24:45 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -1 |
| Josh Green | 18:12 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | |
| Jaden Hardy | 8:10 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | |
| Maxi Kleber | 9:23 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | |
| Dante Exum | 11:25 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Dwight Powell | 3:02 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 |
| AJ Lawson | 3:02 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Markieff Morris | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 46 | 84 | 54.8 | 15 | 34 | 44.1 | 17 | 23 | 73.9 | 9 | 36 | 45 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 124 | 21 | |
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels (F) | 21:21 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -13 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (F) | 37:39 | 9 | 20 | 45.0 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 9 | 10 | 90.0 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | -14 |
| Rudy Gobert (C) | 26:28 | 4 | 8 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -23 |
| Anthony Edwards (G) | 43:00 | 10 | 18 | 55.6 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | -20 |
| Mike Conley (G) | 20:39 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -17 |
| Kyle Anderson | 32:35 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -13 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 13:41 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3 | |
| Naz Reid | 27:03 | 2 | 10 | 20.0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -14 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 5:26 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | |
| Leonard Miller | 3:02 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wendell Moore Jr. | 3:02 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Josh Minott | 3:02 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Luka Garza | 3:02 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Monte Morris | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| T.J. Warren | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 38 | 89 | 42.7 | 10 | 32 | 31.3 | 17 | 21 | 81.0 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 103 | -21 | |
