A Luka Doncic game-winning three-pointer has lifted the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-108 in epic scenes to see the Mavericks improve to 2-0 as they return to home court.
With Rudy Gobert guarding him and Dallas trailing 106-108, Doncic nailed the massive step back triple to give Dallas the lead with three seconds left before cursing at the French big man, leaving the Minnesota crowd stunned.
The Wolves had one last chance to win it, with Anthony Edwards dishing to an open Naz Reid, whose shot just rimmed out to seal a big Mavericks win.
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It capped off a wild seesawing affair including 11 lead changes in the fourth quarter, with Dallas now in control of the Western Conference finals series.
“We wanted that (matchup),’ Doncic, who finished with 32 points 10 rebounds and 13 assists, told TNT of the last possession.
He later added: “I can’t move fast, but I can move faster than him,‘ Doncic added later, poking fun at Gobert.
The series now moves to Dallas for Game 3 on Monday (all times AEDT).