Doncic Leads the Way as Mavericks Top Timberwolves to Reach NBA Finals

Doncic Leads the Way as Mavericks Top Timberwolves to Reach NBA Finals
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic relishes a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Minneapolis on May 30, 2024. Abbie Parr/AP Photo
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MINNEAPOLIS—Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124–103 on Thursday night to breeze through the NBA Western Conference finals in five games.

“He let his teammates know that it’s time and they’ve got to take it up a notch,” Dallas Coach Jason Kidd said. “He sent the invites out, and they all came.”