Mavericks Beat Timberwolves Behind Doncic and Irving's 63 Points
Mavs Win 124-116 to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Doncic Leads the Way with 33 Points, Irving Adds 30
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 63 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 124-116 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Doncic finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Irving added 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Mavericks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 37-22. Doncic and Irving combined for 22 points in the quarter, including a pair of three-pointers from Doncic in the final minutes.
The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who had 27 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mavericks' high-powered offense.
The Mavericks now have a 2-0 lead in the series and will host Game 3 in Dallas on Thursday night.
Conclusion
The Mavericks are now in the driver's seat in this series, and they will look to close it out in Game 3 on Thursday night. Doncic and Irving are playing at a high level, and they will be tough to beat if they continue to play like this.
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