Luka Doncic Breaks Down Key to Mavericks' Game 1 Win
Mavs Overcome 18-Point Deficit, Take 2-0 Series Lead
Game Summary: Mavericks 109, Timberwolves 108 (May 24, 2024)
In a thrilling road victory, the Dallas Mavericks fought back from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-108 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series. Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' franchise cornerstone, provided key insights into the team's triumph after the game.
Doncic, who finished with a game-high 32 points, attributed the win to the team's resilience and execution down the stretch. "It's a long game," he said. "We just stayed together and fought until the end. We were able to get stops when we needed them and make big plays offensively."
The Mavericks' victory marked the first time in franchise history that they had won a playoff game on the road after trailing by 18 or more points. Doncic's heroics included a step-back three-pointer over Rudy Gobert with 2.6 seconds remaining, securing the win and giving the Mavericks a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
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