Timberwolves Force Game 5 with 105-100 Win Over Mavericks on Thursday Night

May 29, 2024, 03:07 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves staved off elimination with a 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards led the way with an impressive performance, scoring 29 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns also had a standout game, contributing 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, before fouling out with 1:38 remaining. The Timberwolves, now 3-0 in elimination games this season, forced a Game 5, which will be held in Minnesota on Thursday night. This victory marks their first Western Conference win in 20 years. Luka Doncic had a strong showing for the Mavericks with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure a sweep. The Mavericks still lead the series 3-1.