The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered another setback in the Western Conference Finals as they fell to the Dallas Mavericks in a closely contested game. It resulted in a 2-0 series lead for the Mavericks. One bright spot for the Timberwolves was the performance of Naz Reid, who delivered a standout display by recording a playoff career-high of 7 three-pointers.
Reid’s remarkable shooting performance saw him become just the third center in NBA history to achieve this feat. With the game hanging in the balance in the fourth quarter of the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves looked to Reid to help them even the series at 1-1.
Reid led the charge for the Timberwolves with 23 points. His offensive prowess was on full display as he racked up a team-leading 23 points on an efficient 8-of-13 shooting from the field.
However, the Timberwolves were unable to secure the win, with the Mavericks ultimately emerging triumphant with a thrilling 109-108 win. The Mavericks sealed the victory with a game-winning three-pointer from Luka Doncic in the closing seconds of the game. The hero of Jason Kidd‘s clutch shot dashed the Timberwolves’ hopes of staging a comeback and secured the win for the Mavericks.
Fans shower praise on Naz Reid’s dashing performance
Following another loss for the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, fans couldn’t help but praise Naz Reid’s standout performance in Game 2. Reid’s classic display on the court earned him admiration from fans, with many quick to acknowledge his impact on the game. Some even went as far as to label Reid as the “GOAT.”
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In addition to being hailed as a top performer, Reid drew comparisons to NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Some fans even suggested that his legacy surpassed that of Curry’s.
However, amidst the praise for Reid, there were also fans who pointed fingers at the referees. They attributed the Timberwolves’ loss to officiating decisions.
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