Timberwolves Secure Spot In Western Conference Finals

Timberwolves to Face Mavericks in Western Conference Finals

Timberwolves Secure Spot in Western Conference Finals

The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured their spot in the Western Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs, where they will face the Dallas Mavericks. The Wolves earned their spot in the finals after defeating the Denver Nuggets in five games.

Timberwolves vs. Mavericks: Game 1

The first game of the Western Conference Finals will take place on Monday, June 3rd, at 8:30 pm TNT. The Timberwolves will have home-court advantage for the first two games of the series. The Mavericks have been one of the most consistent teams in the NBA this season, finishing the regular season with a record of 55-27. The Wolves have also been impressive, finishing the regular season with a record of 46-36.

Keys to the Series

The key to the series could be the play of Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns has been averaging 28.2 points and 10.7 rebounds per game this season. The Mavericks will need to find a way to slow down Towns in order to have a chance of winning the series. The Mavericks will also need to be able to hit their shots from beyond the arc. The Mavs are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA, averaging 14.1 three-pointers per game. The Wolves have been good at defending the three-point line this season, but they will need to be even better against the Mavericks.