Dallas Mavericks Dominate Minnesota Timberwolves to Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead
Minnesota struggles in clutch moments while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving showcase elite shot-making and game management.
- Timberwolves lose three consecutive games despite being in winnable positions late in each contest.
- Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns have struggled from distance, impacting Minnesota's offensive efficiency.
- Doncic and Irving have accounted for 77% of Dallas's total points in the series.
- Minnesota's fourth-quarter execution falters, scoring only 64 points across three games compared to 58 by Doncic and Irving alone.
- No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 playoff deficit, putting Minnesota in a historically difficult position.
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