After Anthony Edwards throws a move out of bounds, Luka Doncic steps again for a 3-pointer that sends the Mavericks to a 2-0 collection lead over the Timberwolves. (1:32)
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-108 in Sport 2 of the Western Convention finals on a Luka Doncic sport winner.
Doncic had 32 factors, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, his fourth profession postseason triple-double, the fifth most in NBA postseason historical past, in keeping with ESPN Stats & Data. Kyrie Irving added 20 factors, 6 assists and 4 rebounds, scoring 13 factors within the ultimate body. Dereck Lively II had 14 factors and 9 rebounds, going 6-for-6 from the sphere.
The Mavericks trailed by as a lot as 18 factors within the second quarter, tied for the third-largest comeback win this postseason. Dallas outscored Minnesota 61-48 within the second half.
The Mavericks trailed by two with 12.1 seconds remaining within the fourth quarter earlier than Doncic hit a step-back 3-pointer over Rudy Gobert with 3.1 seconds left. It was Doncic’s second profession go-ahead 3-point basket within the ultimate 5 seconds of a playoff sport. He’s the fifth participant with a number of go-ahead 3-point subject objectives within the ultimate 5 seconds of a playoff sport since 1997-98 (play-by-play period).
Social media reacted accordingly to Doncic’s 3-pointer, together with Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
LUKKAAAA!!!!
See yall in Dallas!!
Wow
Come dance with me Rudy !! Omg😱
Lukkaaaa step again BANG!!!
Luka is insane