Mavericks Triumph Over Timberwolves in Game 3
Led by Dončić and Irving, Dallas Extends Series Lead
Mavericks Dominate in Minneapolis
Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a commanding 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their playoff series on Sunday night. The win gives the Mavericks a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Dončić was once again spectacular, scoring a game-high 33 points on 12-of-21 shooting. He also added 12 rebounds and 8 assists for his 13th playoff triple-double. Irving was also impressive, finishing with 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting. He also had 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards' 24 points, were never able to seriously threaten the Mavericks. Dallas led by double digits for most of the game, and the Timberwolves never got within single digits in the final quarter.
The Mavericks will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, will be facing elimination and will need to come up with a strong performance to extend the series.
Conclusion
The Mavericks' victory in Game 3 was a complete team effort, with Dončić and Irving leading the way. The Mavericks are now one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs, and they will be looking to close out the series in Game 4.
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