The Mavericks were in danger of getting blown out in Game 2. Then Luka Doncic got going.
13-3 MAVS RUN ‼️
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2024
9 3Q points for Luka Doncic as the Mavs storm back in the West Finals!
DAL-MIN (1-0) | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/vUJShQYzYo
5 THREES FOR NAZ REID ‼️
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2024
MIN leads 86-79 heading into the 4Q of the West Finals on TNT pic.twitter.com/ykhTb4IbQN
The Mavericks have struggled on offense, aside from Doncic, who nearly notched a triple-double through three quarters with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
When Doncic truly got going, he broke out the razzle-dazzle moves. When seemingly the entire Wolves defense collapsed on a Doncic drive, the All-NBA guard hit Josh Green for a wide-open three with a no-look pass.
Luka Doncic no-look assist ➡️ Josh Green triple
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2024
Mavs seek a 2-0 series lead in the West Finals on TNT pic.twitter.com/7Xc6rTgWRD
And when Doncic finally cooled off, his backcourt partner took over. Kyrie Irving gave the Mavericks their first lead in more than 36 minutes by leading an 8-0 run to kick off the fourth, nailing two three-pointers and assisting on another bucket.
8-0 MAVS RUN
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2024
Kyrie gives the Mavs their first lead since the 1Q!
DAL-MIN (1-0) | 4Q Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/HxdKLIlzAX
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