During Game 2 between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, a crucial foul committed by Kyrie Irving was overlooked by the officials. The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report recently confirmed that the foul should have been called on Irving.
The missed call occurred with about 47 seconds remaining in the game and would have resulted in Timberwolves guard Jaden McDaniels heading to the foul line. At that time, the Mavericks’ head coach, Jason Kidd, played a heroic role in challenging the initial ruling on the play. After a successful challenge, the call was overturned in favor of the Mavericks, giving them possession of the ball.
Although the foul itself was not reviewable during the challenge, Kidd’s strategic move ultimately benefited the Mavericks. With a renewed sense of momentum, the Mavericks capitalized on this advantage, led by their star player, Luka Doncic. Doncic put forward one of his best game-changing clutch by confidently sinking a stunning three-pointer.
On theotherg side, Timberwolves’ player Naz Reid delivered a standout performance with an impressive display of three-point shooting. But his efforts fell short as the Mavs ended the game with leading the series 2-0.
Michael Irvin Forecasts Mavericks’ Victory in Western Conference Finals
The Mavericks are inching closer to clinching the Western Conference Finals after a thrilling 109-108 victory in Game 2. While they haven’t secured the title just yet, their recent performance has put them in the driver’s seat, with momentum on their side.
Following the intense game, NFL legend legend Michael Irvin see the Mavs as the clear winner of the Western Conference Finals. In a video, Irvin drew parallels to his own iconic jersey number, 88, which he wore during his time with the Dallas Cowboys. With three Super Bowl wins under his belt, Irvin’s jersey number holds significant meaning for fans of the Cowboys.
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The Cowboys legend connected the dots between his jersey number and the Mavericks’ current situation. By adding the jersey numbers of Luka Doncic (77) and Kyrie Irving (11), Irvin arrived at the sum of 88. With the symbolic gesture, he signaled a message of the Mavs’ projected victory.
“Eleven and seven. Seven to seven and eleven equals 88. It equals 80. The football guard sent this message that the Mavericks are winning the title,” Irvin said.
Also read: Video: Naz Reid Makes Waves with Remarkable Three-Point Display in the Timberwolves’ Game 2 Loss
