Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The first finalist in the NBA playoffs is already determined, and the second spot will be contested by the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. 24hscore experts have provided their prediction for this crucial matchup.

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Dallas Mavericks

This season, Dallas is finally showcasing its full potential. While their regular season lacked consistency, the Mavericks have been impressive in the playoffs. Led by Luka Doncic, they overcame the Los Angeles Clippers with a 4-2 series win and then defeated the conference leader, Oklahoma, by the same margin.

Now, just one step away from the finals where a powerful Boston team awaits, Dallas aims to close this series quickly to conserve energy. The first two games against Minnesota were nail-biters, decided in the final seconds, with Dallas prevailing each time. The Mavericks appear mentally stronger and confident in their victory. However, they are dealing with three player absences for this game.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota has exceeded expectations this season. They were anticipated to make the playoffs but performed even better, finishing third in the conference and contending for the lead until the end.

The Timberwolves swept Phoenix 4-0 in the first round and then won a tough seven-game series against the reigning champions, Denver Nuggets, 4-3. Facing Dallas has proven challenging, and while few believe in their overall victory, avoiding a sweep is still possible. The team has one player set to return from injury for this game.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History

After three matches, Dallas leads the series 3-0, with star performances from Doncic and Irving making the difference.The Mavericks have won five out of seven home games in the current playoffs.The Timberwolves have also secured five wins in seven road games during the knockout stage.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The intrigue in this series is minimal, focusing mainly on how decisively Dallas will close it out. Bookmakers do not highlight a clear favorite for the fourth match, suggesting Minnesota might still pose some resistance given their overall solid play. We predict a low-scoring affair and recommend betting on a total of less than 214.5 points.