Mavericks Eliminate Timberwolves, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Game 5 Recap: Dallas Dominates in 124-103 Victory

The Dallas Mavericks have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals after eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Mavericks cruised to a 124-103 victory, completing a 4-1 series sweep.

Key Takeaways

• Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 52 points, leading the Mavericks' offense.
• The Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just 36% shooting from the field.
• The Timberwolves struggled to contain Dallas' three-point shooting, as the Mavericks knocked down 15 threes.
• Dallas' bench outscored Minnesota's bench by 22 points.
• The Mavericks have now won nine consecutive playoff games, their longest winning streak since 2011.

The Mavericks will now face either the Golden State Warriors or the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, which begin on Thursday night.

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