Mavericks Take 3 1 Lead In Western Conference Finals

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Mavericks One Win Away from NBA Finals After Game 4 Victory

Mavericks Take 3-1 Lead in Western Conference Finals

The Dallas Mavericks are just one win away from the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The Mavericks now hold a 3-1 lead in the series and will host the Timberwolves in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists. Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points and Jalen Brunson had 18 points. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 22 points and D'Angelo Russell had 19 points.

The Mavericks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 32-19. Doncic scored 10 points in the quarter, including a pair of three-pointers.

The Timberwolves rallied in the fourth quarter, cutting the Mavericks' lead to three points with just over three minutes remaining. But Doncic hit a jumper and Brunson made a free throw to give the Mavericks a five-point lead with 1:06 left.

The Timberwolves had a chance to tie the game with 10.5 seconds remaining, but Russell's three-point attempt was off the mark. Doncic grabbed the rebound and sealed the victory for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks will now have a chance to close out the series at home in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves will need to win Game 5 to force a Game 6 in Minneapolis.

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