Wolves vs Mavs Prediction: In the Western Conference Final of the NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Centre arena.
The Mavericks won the opening game of this series at the Wolves’ home, 108-105. This is game two of the series in which Mavs will look to take two-game lead before leaving for home games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, who had defeated the reigning champs Denver Nuggets by 4-3 in the quarterfinals, appear to be ready to recover from their early conference finals setback and attempt to level the series in this home game.
Wolves vs Mavs Game Info
- Date: Saturday 25th May 2024
- Time: 6:00 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: 1st Ave, Minneapolis
- Arena: Target Center
MIN vs DAL Possible Starting Eight
Timberwolves (MIN) Possible Starting 8: Mike Conley, Luka Garza, Anthony Edwards, Kyle Anderson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels.
Mavericks (DAL) Possible Starting 8: Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, Derrick Jones, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively-II, Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway
MIN vs DAL Team Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Updates (0-1):
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost four of their past six games, three of which were at home, with the most recent loss coming by three points in a tight game 1.
- Jaden McDaniels was Minnesota’s standout player, scoring 24 points, while Anthony Edwards provided 19 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.
- Minnesota’s poor three-point shooting in game one will probably have an impact on how this series plays out, even with a small improvement.
Dallas Mavericks Team Updates (1-0):
- Dallas Mavericks have triumphed in five of their previous six games, and their most recent victory against Wolves will give them a lift to go ahead 2-0. In these NBA playoffs, the Mavs had a 5-2 road record.
- Doncic was a formidable player with 33 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Not to be outdone, Irving scored a career-high thirty points to help the club win big and seize the series lead.
- If the Dallas Mavericks improve upon their 25% three-point shooting from the first game, they could lead the Western Conference Finals by two games from one.
MIN vs DAL Injury Updates
Timberwolves (MIN): Jaylen Clark (Achilles)
DAL (Mavericks): Greg Brown III (Personal reasons), Maxi Kleber (shoulder injury), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle injury)
MIN vs DAL Postseason Players Comparisons
- Points: Anthony Edwards (28.1) vs Luka Donicic (27.7)
- Rebounds: Rudy Gobert (10.5) vs Luka Donicic (9.6)
- Assists: Mike Conley (6.2) vs Luka Donicic (9.0)
- Steals: Anthony Edwards (1.8) vs Kyrie Irving (1.6)
- Blocks: Rudy Gobert (1.1) vs Derrick Jones Jr. (1.5)
- Free Throw%: Anthony Edwards (84.7) vs Kyrie Irving (86.4)
- Field Goal Percentage%: Anthony Edwards (49.6) vs Kyrie Irving (48.6)
- Three Point Percentage%: Karl-Anthony Towns (40.0) vs Kyrie Irving (42.9)
Wolves vs Mavs Prediction
Game one provided much of what we expected from this series, as the quality of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving made the difference. They both combined scored 81% of the points in game 1.
It seems like the home team to execute their offensive plays more effectively and efficiently in game 2, as if they shoot better from behind the arc they can level the series.
Wolves vs Mavs Last 10 H2H Match-up
- MIN (Timberwolves): 6 games won
- DAL (Mavericks): 4 games won
MIN vs DAL Team Squads
MIN (Timberwolves): Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin, Leonard Miller, Shake Milton, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore Jr., Daishen Nix, Naz Reid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown Jr., Jaylen Clark, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Luka Garza, Rudy Gobert
DAL (Mavericks): Luka Doncic, Dexter Dennis, Dante Exum, Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr., Maxi Kleber, A.J Lawson, Derrick Lively II, Dwight Powell, Markieff Morris, Grant Williams, Oliver-Maxence Prosper, P J Washinton, Brandon Williams, Greg Brown III, Seth Curry, Tim Hardway Jr., Jaden Hardy, Kyrie Irving, Richaun Holmes
MIN vs DAL Dream11 Team
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