Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at home in the third game of the Western Conference Finals (116-107), taking a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The top performers for the Mavericks in the May 27 game were Luka Don?i? and Kyrie Irving, who each scored 33 points. P.J. Washington added 16 points.

The Mavericks (50 wins and 32 losses) finished fifth in the regular season standings of the Western Conference. Doncic’s participation in the next game is in question. Backup player Dereck Lively is sidelined with a neck injury.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves managed to win only the third quarter in the May 27 game, struggling in the rest. The best performer for the losing side was Anthony Edwards, who scored 26 points. Mike Conley added 18 points. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

The Timberwolves (56 wins and 26 losses) finished third in the regular season standings of the Western Conference. Minnesota heads to Texas with a full-strength lineup.