MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS — The 2024 Western Conference finals are set to kick off with an exciting matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves, holding the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26, will face off against the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks, who finished the regular season with a record of 50-32.
The Mavericks, led by star players Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and P.J. Washington Jr., are gearing up to take on the Timberwolves. Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd expressed confidence in his team’s ability to adapt and execute their game plan, emphasizing the importance of making necessary adjustments during the series.
On the other side, the Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, are prepared to put up a formidable challenge against the Mavericks. The stage is set for an intense showdown between these two talented teams. Notably, Dončić and Edwards have a history of competitive matchups, having faced each other 10 times in the regular season, with each player securing five wins.
During the 2023-24 regular season, the Timberwolves managed to win three out of four games against the Mavericks, although Dončić and Irving missed some of those matchups.
As the teams prepare to face off in Game 1, all eyes will be on the star players, particularly Dončić, who averaged an impressive 36.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 10.5 assists in his two regular-season games against Minnesota. The stage is set as these two talented teams vie for a spot in the NBA Finals.
Series Schedule (Eastern Times)
Game 1: Wed., May 22 @ Minnesota (8:30 p.m., TNT)
Game 2: Fri., May 24 @ Minnesota (8:30 p.m., TNT)
Game 3: Sun., May 26 @ Dallas (8 p.m., TNT)
Game 4: Tue., May 28 @ Dallas (8:30 p.m., TNT)
Game 5: Thu., May 30 @ Minnesota (8:30 p.m., TNT)*
Game 6: Sat., June 1 @ Dallas (8:30 p.m., TNT)*
Game 7: Mon., June 3 @ Minnesota (8:30 p.m., TNT)*
*If Necessary
