⁠Timberwolves Avoid Sweep Against Mavericks in WCF

The Minnesota Timberwolves claimed a crucial 105-100 win against the Dallas Mavericks to stay in contention for a place in the NBA Finals, last night.

Trailing 3-nil in the best-of-seven series, the Timberwolves knew anything but a win would end their season in Dallas.

Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 29 points while Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 25 points.

Edwards says he was determined not to lose 4-0.

Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota started strongly and boasted a 12-point advantage in the first quarter, but they were unable to maintain that lead as Mavericks fought back.

It became a back-and-forth encounter until Towns scored a three-pointer with just under six minutes left to play, giving the Timberwolves a 92-90 lead. The visitors did not fall behind again.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, says Minnesota should get a lot of credit.

Jason Kidd.

The Timberwolves, making their first trip to the Conference Finals in 20 years, and just the second in the franchise’s 35 seasons, will be at home for Game 5, on Friday.

The winner of this Western Conference Finals series will face the Boston Celtics in NBA Finals after they completed a clean sweep against the Indiana Pacers.