Mavericks vs Timberwolves Game 5 Live Updates and Highlights: Minnesota in Must-Win Situation

Dallas Mavericks aim for NBA Finals with series-clinching win against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of Western Conference finals.

The Dallas Mavericks are on the brink of clinching a spot in the NBA Finals as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Led by superstar Luka Doncic, the Mavericks have a 3-1 series lead but will look to close out the series on the road in Minnesota.

If Dallas secures the win, it will mark their first trip to the Finals since their championship-winning season in 2011 with Dirk Nowitzki at the helm. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are fighting to stay alive and become just the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 6 after trailing 3-0 in a series.

In Game 4, Anthony Edwards put up an impressive performance with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists for Minnesota, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points. Towns' shooting from beyond the arc will be crucial for the Timberwolves' chances of extending the series.

Doncic recorded a triple-double in the last game for Dallas, with Kyrie Irving contributing 16 points on efficient shooting. The Mavericks are hoping to have Dereck Lively II back in the lineup after he missed Game 4 due to a neck strain.

The game is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 30 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Fans can catch the action on TNT or stream it live on Watch TNT or Max. It's a high-stakes matchup with both teams giving it their all to either advance to the Finals or keep their championship hopes alive.

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