The Dallas Mavericks return home for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, holding a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavericks claimed the commanding lead away from home after Luka Dončić's incredible game-winning three-pointer over Rudy Gobert sealed victory in Game 2. The Mavericks are favorites on the money line in Game 3, but the Timberwolves are confident they can turn the tide in this series, just as they did against the Denver Nuggets in the previous round.
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Basketball: NBA Playoffs, Western Conference Final Game 3
Where to Watch: TNT
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Date: 27.05.2024. 03:00
Dallas Mavericks
Luka Dončić delivered another MVP-like performance in Game 2 to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory. The Slovenian earned a triple-double of 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists and became only the fourth player in NBA history to record four triple-doubles in a five-game playoff stretch. Dallas Mavericks overcame a sluggish start to the game that saw them go behind by as much as 18 points in the second quarter. But a strong second-half performance, fueled by 60.5% shooting from the field, brought them back into the game. The cast provided valuable support to the star player, with Kristaps Porziņģis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II adding crucial points. However, the hero for the Mavs was the redoubtable Luka Dončić, who came up good in clutch time to nail the game-winning 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of Rudy Gobert with 3 seconds on the clock.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves face an uphill task away at Dallas after dropping the first two games at home. The Wolves need to get their offensive players firing again, especially All-Star duo Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, whose combined total of 9-of-33 shooting performance in Game 2 was disappointing. Minnesota must also improve its defensive execution, especially in finding a means to limit Doncic's isolation plays. Anthony Edwards committed costly turnovers late in the game, including one right before Doncic's game-winner. Players like Naz Reid, who scored a team-high 23 points and narrowly missed a late three-point attempt to win the game, must continue to show up, while Rudy Gobert, who, despite a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, took responsibility for the defensive lapse on Dončić's final shot, must keep continue tracking Luka Dončić.
Betting odds
Dallas Mavericks are slight 1.72 favorites on 1XBET, which prices Minnesota Timberwolves at 2.125 odds to get the win. Betway lists over 205.5 at 1.73, with the under available for 1.84. Betting on player props, Luka Dončić is 1.76 odds to score over 30 points on Bet365 while Anthony Edwards is 2.65 odds to hit over 30. Read more.
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