2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1)

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Who wins Game 4?

Mavericks win and advance to the NBA Finals
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Timberwolves win and force a Game 5
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#181 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 29, 2024 1:07 am

If the Mavs are going to make a run, it should happen this first half. i doubt Wolves fold again carrying a big double digit lead in the 2nd half since we assume they would have had learned the lessons already earlier this series.
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Post#182 » by whatisacenter » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

Is Edwards now healthy?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#184 » by ___Rand___ » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

Domejandro wrote:I'm a little behind, but really not a fan of that Karl-Anthony Towns offensive foul call. Feels like is one of those "yeah, technically a foul, but it's Playoff basketball" sort of thing. Been a couple ticky tacks on both sides.


Ditto. I just caught the last bit of the game. 2 bad calls or no calls going against Twolves. Kleber was still moving, he wasn't set.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#185 » by HotRocks34 » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

Refs allow Goon Ball + no Lively = could be a long night for Dallas.

When Minny was allowed to maul Denver, that's when they were at their best.

Losing Lively is huge. Lose OREBS, lobs and your best rim protector.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#186 » by Dan33185 » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

Patches Perry wrote:How is Rudy interviewing while playing



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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#187 » by jehosafats » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

whatisacenter wrote:
Nate505 wrote:So, did Gobert get played off the court again? Just curious.


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Post#188 » by Chuck Everett » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

Huge shot by Conley.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#189 » by VicG » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

What is up with Gobert’s head vein!
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#190 » by Iwasawitness » Wed May 29, 2024 1:08 am

Am I the only one who things these mid game interviews are pointless?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#191 » by rockmanslim » Wed May 29, 2024 1:09 am

Gobert gazing deep into Allie's eyes, how can she resist
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Post#192 » by whatisacenter » Wed May 29, 2024 1:09 am

Kyrie having a rough game.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#193 » by meh » Wed May 29, 2024 1:09 am

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KamikazeK wrote:Mavs won't be able to beat Boston scoring 20 points in a quarter. FOH.


Boston can't play close to the level of defense Minny showed in that first quarter....with huge tolerance from the referees though, it has to be said.

Of course the Celtics can play at that same level of defense. Haven't watched them much I see.
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Post#194 » by AussieCeltic » Wed May 29, 2024 1:09 am

Kyrie with the rainbow left hand hook over Rudy was insane
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Post#196 » by BliscoSantos » Wed May 29, 2024 1:10 am

Kyrie's left hand finish is a thing of beauty...by far the most skilled Player in the NBA...if he was 6'6 he'd be unstopable
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#197 » by Nate505 » Wed May 29, 2024 1:10 am

Sheesh, if Exum makes these shots...not good for the Wolves.
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Post#198 » by ___Rand___ » Wed May 29, 2024 1:10 am

This is THE BEST Kyrie's played since Cleveland days.
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Post#199 » by Chuck Everett » Wed May 29, 2024 1:10 am

Exum giving some good minutes out there.
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Post#200 » by meh » Wed May 29, 2024 1:11 am

Iwasawitness wrote:Am I the only one who things these mid game interviews are pointless?

Breathing heavy: "We need to up our intensity. We need to shoot better. We need to play better defense."

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

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