NBA Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Dallas Mavericks in Game 4

If Minnesota were to win the playoff series, they would achieve a historic feat as the first team in NBA history to advance after trailing 3-0.

In Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-100. Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns showcased his long-range shooting.

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Following their first win in the best-of-seven series on Tuesday night, the Timberwolves have earned the opportunity to host Game 5 at home on Thursday evening.

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Aspiring to make history by becoming the first team in NBA history to mount a comeback and advance after trailing 3-0 in a playoff series.

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"I've never faced a sweep in my career. I wasn't about to let it happen, especially not on their home turf, enduring their fans' trash talk all day long."

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Luka Doncic notched a triple-double with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists for the fifth-seeded Mavericks, who won the first two games of the series during their previous trip to Minneapolis.

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Minnesota took an early 12-point lead, and for over 18 minutes into the second half, both teams battled evenly. Karl-Anthony Towns' 3-pointer with 5:41 left gave the Timberwolves a 92-90 lead.

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