The Dallas Mavericks secured a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, taking a 1-0 series lead. Luka Doncic led the way with 33 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, along with 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Mavericks went on a 13-0 run early in the fourth quarter to take their biggest lead. Despite shooting only 6-25 from three-point range, Dallas managed to steal the win on the road. This marks the first time the Mavericks have won a Game 1 under head coach Jason Kidd, breaking a 1-12 record in their last 13 Game 1s.
