Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Game Player Stats and Box Scores for May 26 | 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 3

A lot is on the line in Game 3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Western Conference finals on Sunday. Led by Luka Doncic, the Mavericks secured wins in the first two games on the road and are now at home with a 2-0 series lead.

Doncic's game-winning shot in Game 2 over Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert gave the Mavericks a chance to take a 3-0 series lead as they head home for the first time in the conference finals.

The Mavericks emerged victorious and disposed of the Timberwolves, 116-107. No team in NBA history has come back from a 0-3 deficit, which puts Dallas at a huge advantage.

In Game 3, Doncic and Kyrie Irving started strong, combining for 15 points to give the Mavericks a 33-28 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Anthony Edwards performed well for the Timberwolves in the first quarter with nine points, while Karl-Anthony Towns struggled, missing all three of his field-goal attempts.

The Mavericks extended their lead to eight points by halftime, outscoring the Timberwolves 27-24 in the second quarter.

At halftime, Doncic had accumulated 15 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Irving had 14 points and two assists. Derrick Jones Jr. was also impressive, scoring 11 points and going 3-of-3 from beyond the arc.

For the Timberwolves, Edwards and Jaden McDaniels led the scoring with 12 points each in the first half.

Minnesota found momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Dallas 35-27 to tie the game heading into the fourth quarter.

However, the Doncic-Irving duo combined for 21 points in the final period to fend off the Timberwolves.

Timely baskets by Irving, Daniel Gafford, and PJ Washington sparked a game-sealing 13-3 run for the Mavericks. Doncic and Irving each finished with 33 points. Doncic also contributed seven rebounds, five assists and five steals, while Irving added three rebounds and four assists.

Washington and Jones combined for 27 points, 10 rebounds, and five 3-pointers. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points on 24 shots, nine assists and nine rebounds. Mike Conley added 16 points, and Jaden McDaniels scored 15.

Karl-Anthony Towns, playing nearly 39 minutes, had 14 points on 18 shots and grabbed 11 rebounds. Off the bench, Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson scored 14 and 10 points, respectively.

Dallas now holds a significant advantage and can close out the series with a win at home in the next game, advancing to the finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks game player stats and box scores

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Minnesota Timberwolves game player stats and box scores

Player	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Jaden McDaniels SF	32:19	6	8	75.0	3	4	75.0	0	0	-	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	5	15	-6
Karl-Anthony Towns PF	38:28	5	18	27.8	0	8	0.0	4	5	80.0	1	10	11	3	0	0	0	2	14	-12
Rudy Gobert C	28:34	4	4	100	0	0	-	1	2	50.0	3	3	6	2	0	0	1	5	9	-8
Anthony Edwards SG	43:01	11	24	45.8	0	2	0.0	4	6	66.7	3	6	9	9	2	0	5	2	26	-9
Mike Conley PG	31:24	6	11	54.5	4	7	57.1	0	0	-	1	0	1	4	1	0	1	5	16	-18
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	20:18	1	4	25.0	1	4	25.0	0	0	-	0	2	2	3	0	0	1	2	3	9
Naz Reid	28:58	5	10	50.0	1	5	20.0	3	4	75.0	1	2	3	2	0	0	0	1	14	2
Kyle Anderson	16:58	5	6	83.3	0	0	-	0	0	-	0	0	0	3	0	2	2	2	10	-3
Luka Garza	DNP
Jordan McLaughlin	DNP
Leonard Miller	DNP
Josh Minott	DNP
Wendell Moore Jr.	DNP
Monte Morris	DNP
T.J. Warren	DNP
TOTALS		43	85	50.6	9	30	30.0	12	17	70.6	10	23	44	26	4	2	10	24	107	-

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Dallas Mavericks game player stats and box scores

Player	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Derrick Jones Jr. SF	33:20	3	4	75.0	3	3	100	2	2	100	1	1	2	2	0	0	2	2	11	15
P.J. Washington PF	40:05	5	10	50.0	2	6	33.3	4	4	100	2	6	8	2	0	0	0	2	16	10
Daniel Gafford C	28:49	2	4	50.0	0	0	0.0	1	1	100	0	3	3	1	0	3	3	4	5	10
Kyrie Irving SG	41:46	12	20	60.0	3	6	50.0	6	8	75.0	0	3	3	4	1	0	4	1	33	12
Luka Doncic PG	41:12	10	20	50.0	5	11	45.5	8	10	80.0	1	6	7	5	5	1	3	2	33	6
Dereck Lively II	09:28	3	3	100	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	1	3	2	0	1	0	2	6	1
Josh Green	25:00	1	1	100	1	1	100	0	0	0.0	1	1	2	2	0	0	1	1	3	-1
Jaden Hardy	11:16	2	4	50.0	0	1	0.0	3	4	75.0	0	2	2	0	0	0	1	3	7	-6
Dante Exum	01:24	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	-1
Dwight Powell	07:40	0	2	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	2	100	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	2	2	-1
Tim Hardaway Jr.	DNP
A.J. Lawson	DNP
Markieff Morris	DNP
TOTALS		38	68	55.9	14	28	50.0	26	31	83.9	7	25	38	19	7	5	14	19	116	-