In a heart-stopping NBA Western Conference Finals showdown, the Dallas Mavericks pulled off a jaw-dropping 109-108 comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Down 18 points at halftime, Luka Doncic delivered a mic-drop moment with a game-winning 3-pointer over defensive ace Rudy Gobert – talk about *ice in his veins*!
The Doncic Show 
The Slovenian superstar dropped a casual 32-point triple-double (10 rebounds, 13 assists) while battling tight defense from Jaden McDaniels and Kyle Anderson (aka Li Kaier to Chinese basketball fans ). His final shot? A step-back dagger with 3 seconds left that broke the internet.
Mavs’ Road Warriors 
Dallas now leads 2-0 despite playing at Minnesota’s packed Target Center. Kyrie Irving played wingman with 24 points, proving this duo might be the NBA’s new ultimate pairing. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards’ 21-point effort for the Wolves felt like a TikTok dance that got cut off mid-vibe.
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NBA highlights on May 24: Doncic, Irving show Edwards how to win
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