{"id":1582310,"date":"2024-05-28T23:54:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T03:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1582310"},"modified":"2024-05-28T23:54:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T03:54:54","slug":"timberwolves-stave-off-elimination-beat-mavericks-in-game-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/timberwolves-stave-off-elimination-beat-mavericks-in-game-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Timberwolves Stave Off Elimination, Beat Mavericks In Game 4"},"content":{"rendered":"
There will be no sweep in the Western Conference finals as the Minnesota Timberwolves captured a 105-100 victory against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4.<\/p>\n
\nAnt was on a MISSION to force Game 5 back in Minnesota \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/k7pp8z7r4Y<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was spectacular, finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Edwards's teammate, Karl-Anthony Towns, has struggled all series, including tonight's first half when he scored five points. However, Towns scored 20 points in the second half to finish with 25, including four 3-pointers.<\/p>\n
All five of Minnesota's starters finished with 10 or more points.<\/p>\n
With the win, Minnesota is now 3-0 in elimination games this postseason.<\/p>\n
For Dallas, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving struggled to shoot all night. Doncic finished with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists on 7-21 shooting, while Irving ended up with 16 points on 6-18 from the field.<\/p>\n
The duo went 5-17 from behind the arc.<\/p>\n
Edwards hit a jump shot with 39 seconds left to put Minnesota up five. On the next possession, Doncic made a 3-pointer after being fouled by Edwards. However, Doncic missed the free throw, and Naz Reid hit a layup at the other end to seal the five-point victory for Minnesota.<\/p>\n
Game 5 will be in Minnesota on Thursday, May 30.<\/p>\n
Boston Celtics Await The Winner<\/h2>\n
\nM-V-P pic.twitter.com\/gjvar8NbIm<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The winner of the Timberwolves and Mavericks will advance to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics completed the 4-0 sweep against the Pacers after a 105-102 victory in Game 4.<\/p>\n
Boston's Jaylen Brown won the Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP. Brown averaged 29.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 steals on 51.7% shooting in four games.<\/p>\n
Boston became the eighth team in NBA history to start the playoffs 12-2 or better<\/a>.<\/p>\n