The Dallas Mavericks took a commanding 3-0 series lead with Saturday’s 116-107 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the Timberwolves face the daunting task of avoiding a sweep by the Mavericks in Game 4 on Tuesday, they are rushing to become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 0-3 deficit and win a series.
Historically, no team in the NBA has ever accomplished such a comeback in the playoffs. The odds are stacked against the Timberwolves. Especially considering that the Mavericks have won each of their six previous playoff games against Minnesota.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks’ dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving has been making headlines with impressive performances throughout the series. The pair made history by each scoring at least 30 points in Game 3.
Given the ongoing dominance of the Mavericks, the Timberwolves’ potential comeback seems unlikely. Furthermore, Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns continues to struggle in this series, managing only 14 points in the last game. Despite Anthony Edwards’ significant contributions, they have not been enough to secure a win for the Timberwolves.
For Minnesota to have any chance of turning the series around, they need to find a way to get more out of their star players. Towns and Edwards must elevate their game and work in tandem to counter the Mavericks’ potent offense led by Doncic and Irving.
Timberwolves Vs. Mavericks Game 4 Injury Report
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Game 4 on Tuesday night in Dallas, and both teams have shared their latest injury updates as of Monday.
For the Timberwolves, guard Mike Conley is listed as questionable due to an Achilles issue.
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The Mavericks have several key players dealing with injuries. Guard Luka Doncic is questionable, dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. Nevertheless, he has managed to play through these issues without missing a game in the series.
The blow for the Mavs has come as Center Dereck Lively II is doubtful. Lively II sustained a neck injury in Game 3. Forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper remains out with a left ankle sprain.
On a positive note for Dallas, Maxi Kleber has been upgraded to questionable. The news surely offers a potential boost amid their injury concerns. Kleber has been out since suffering a shoulder injury in the opening round against the LA Clippers.
Also read: Charles Barkley Urges Mavericks to Rest Luka Doncic in Game 4 After Timberwolves Go 3-0 Down
