Final 5:18 MUST-SEE ENDING #5 Mavericks vs #3 Timberwolves | Game 2 | May 24, 2024

Luka Doncic made a step back 3PT FG with 00:03 seconds left on the clock and the Wolves could not convert on their final possession as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-108 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic led Dallas with his eighth career Playoff triple double as he tallied 32 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds while Kyrie Irving added 20 points (13 on 4-5 3PT in Q4) and 6 assists. Daniel Gafford (16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks) and Dereck Lively (14 points, 9 rebounds) added 30 points for Dallas.

Naz Reid led Minnesota with Playoff career-highs with 23 points and 7 3PM while Anthony Edwards (21 points on 5-17 FG, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) and Mike Conley (18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) totaled 39 points.

Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals will take place on Sunday, May 26 (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT/TruTV).

Game / Series Notes
* Naz Reid is just the third player to come off the BENCH in CONFERENCE FINALS HISTORY with at least 7 3PT FGs made.
* Fred VanVleet (TOR) - TOR v MIL in ECF G5 on May 23, 2019, 7-13 3PT
* J.R. Smith (CLE) - CLE v ATL in ECF G1 on May 20, 2015, 8-12 3PT
* Teams that lead 2-0 in the Conf. Finals are 58-6 all-time.
* This was Luka Doncic’s 5th triple-double of THIS PLAYOFFS
* Luka (16 points) and Kyrie (15 points) totaled 31 of their 53 total PTS in the second half as Dallas outscored Minnesota 61-48 in H2
* Dereck Lively is 10-10 FG in the series for 23 points

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[milosmevzelj]

It`s 6 at morning here in Slovenia and what a night that has been.
Thanx Luka and all the Mavs.

[maedelly]

Western finals is WILD. Mavs down by 17 in game 1 but still managed to win. Down by 18 in game 2 and still win. CRAAAZY‼️

[nicotorres]

If the game is clutch, this Mavs team is the scariest team to face. They got the best clutch record in the season for a reason, they got 2 unstoppable playmakers that will cook you if you give them 1v1 coverage. Kyrie was massive in the 4th too.

[bjornlakenstrazen]

We are overlooking the pass Luka made to Kyrie in the corner. That pass is insane

[dirkswish]

I bet media would still rather talk more about Ant's turnover than Luka's game winner. Media's hate on Luka is unreal

[ELGALAN]

I'm a celtics fan, but man I can't lie when I say Doncic is one of my favorite players.
He's the real deal

[robi]

I stayed awake until 5.30am to witness this game and Luka's amazing game winner. Much love from Slovenija 🥰 ŽIVELI 🥂 (CHEERS)

[corey]

These 2 games Ant - 11 of 33 from the field.

Naz Reid is the one keeping the Wolves alive.

[alainmancilla]

When the whole bench came out, celebrating then Luka realizing there was 3 sec left and told em to go back 😅

[okkaba]

SHOUT OUT TO THE COACH JASON KIDD for sitting down Luka and Kyrie with 3:28 remaining to get some much needed breather, most of the times good coaching go unnoticed and don’t get recognition they deserve. Good job coach!!!

[FireWeezyMarshall]

And we are supposed to believe that Luka is not the MVP! 💀

[GTR-Nismo]

Kyrie hitting that ice cold three when missed 2 free throws
And ending by Luka with that dagger 3
Mavs in 5

[eric]

Luka is untouchable... You can't guard me!!!! Luka, soon to be G.O.A.T. for

[ukog]

Luka's knees hurting and He still cooking T-Wolves. Luka the Don🎩🔥

[allanruiz]

People saying Edwards is now the face of the NBA and I was like, did Luka retire already?!?

[suprcrzy]

Hopefully these bandwagon wolves fans, and the idiot media understand the difference between an all star (Edwards), and a SUPERSTAR (Luka)

[muratcan]

An incredible end to the game, as usual Luka worked his magic...

[reyesrn]

Great Shot by Luka Clutch! Kyrie took over in the 4th! Great Win

[King_JappyJoe]

NBA not calling ticky tack fouls as much at end of games have really enhanced the viewing experience again.

[jdh]

Luka to Wolves: Hold my Slovenian sausage😏