Dallas Mavericks Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead Over Minnesota

Doncic and Kyrie Lead the Way in Game 3 Victory

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals with a 116-107 victory in Game 3 on Sunday. The Mavericks were led by their two superstars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who combined for 61 points, 20 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Takeaways from the Game

Here are some of the key takeaways from Game 3:

• Doncic and Kyrie were unstoppable. The two Mavericks stars were simply too much for the Timberwolves to handle. Doncic finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Irving added 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
• The Mavericks' defense was strong. The Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just 42.2% shooting from the field and 32.0% from three-point range. They also forced 16 turnovers.
• The Timberwolves need to find a way to slow down Doncic. If the Timberwolves are going to have any chance of coming back in this series, they need to find a way to slow down Doncic. He has been simply unstoppable in the first three games of the series.

Conclusion

The Mavericks are now just two wins away from advancing to the NBA Finals. They will have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, need to find a way to get back in the series. They will need to play with more desperation and intensity if they want to avoid getting swept.

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