Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter brilliance, including 15 of his 33 points, led the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals’ Game 1.

Kyrie Irving’s 24 first-half points provided a strong foundation for the Mavericks. Despite a late 3-pointer by Anthony Edwards putting the Wolves up 102-98, the Mavericks responded with an 8-0 run to secure the win.Jaden McDaniels continued his impressive scoring streak with 24 points for the Timberwolves. However, Edwards, despite his All-NBA selection, struggled to find his rhythm against the Mavericks’ defense.Karl-Anthony Towns’ shooting wоes were evident, finishing 6 for 20 from the field. The Mavericks dominated inside, outscoring the Timberwolves 62-38 in the paint.Towns ignited a late surge for the Timberwolves but was denied a potential game-tying putback dunk due to basket interference. Despite a scoreless third quarter, Edwards showcased his versatility with 11 rebounds and eight assists.