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Doncic leads the way for Mavericks to beat Minnesota in Game 5
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Dallas book a spot in the Finals to face Boston Celtics in the battle for the title

Luka Doncic had a standout performance with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 124-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Minneapolis. This win secured a 4-1 series victory for the Mavericks, propelling them into the NBA Finals for the first time since their 2011 championship run led by Dirk Nowitzki.

Dallas will face the Boston Celtics in a seven-game series set to begin on June 6 in Boston. The Celtics, likely favored in the championship series, will present a formidable challenge for the Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving also played a crucial role in the Mavericks’ victory, scoring 36 points on 14-for-27 shooting. P.J. Washington added 12 points and seven rebounds to the effort. On the Timberwolves’ side, Karl-Anthony Towns led with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards matched him with 28 points. Despite their impressive regular season and reaching the conference finals for the first time since 2004, Minnesota’s season came to an end.

Looking ahead to the finals, Doncic emphasized that the key to winning the championship would be maintaining focus and executing their game plan effectively.