Dallas Mavericks Advance to NBA Finals!

Live Coverage of the Thrilling Game 5

The Dallas Mavericks have secured their spot in the NBA Finals following a thrilling 124-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. The win marks the Mavericks' first trip to the Finals since their 2011 championship victory.

The Mavericks dominated the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 21 points in the second half. Luka Dončić led the way for Dallas with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points, while Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in with 18.

The Timberwolves, who were playing without injured star Karl-Anthony Towns, struggled to keep up with the Mavericks' high-powered offense. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 20 points, while D'Angelo Russell added 19.

The Mavericks will now face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 1st.

Upcoming News Article: The Dreary History of the 3-0 Deficit

When NBA teams go down 3-0 in a series, you might as well hand them their walking papers. History has shown that teams facing a 3-0 deficit have a dismal record of just 1-143 (0.7%) in overcoming the odds.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the latest team to face this daunting task, as they trail the Dallas Mavericks 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves will need to win four straight games if they want to advance to the NBA Finals.

The Timberwolves have shown resilience throughout the playoffs, but they will need to play their best basketball if they want to pull off this improbable comeback. Game 4 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd.