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MINNEAPOLIS -- — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games.

Kyrie Irving also scored 36 points for the Mavericks, who built a 29-point halftime lead on 61% shooting to deflate the once-energized crowd before most fans got up for their first snack break. The Mavs went up by as much as 36 in the third quarter, all the while keeping the Timberwolves offense all out of whack.

The Mavs, who had the fifth seed in the West, have a full week to rest before the NBA Finals begin in Boston on June 6 for the franchise's first appearance since winning the championship in 2011. The Celtics will have had 10 days between games after sweeping Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals.

Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 12 rebounds for the third-seeded Wolves, who met their match with the defense-smashing duo of Doncic and Irving after stifling Phoenix in a first-round sweep and then dethroning defending champion Denver in a seven-game series.

Irving improved to 15-1 in his career in closeout games in the playoffs.

Doncic set a defiant tone by starting 4 for 4, hitting rainbows from 28 and 31 feet as he turned to talk trash to the courtside fans with each swish, often with a sly smile. He drained a 32-footer later in a first quarter as the Mavs closed on a 17-1 spurt, a run they pushed to 28-5 over a nine-minute stretch.

It was Doncic’s second 20-point quarter in his postseason career, following a 21-point fourth quarter in the Western Conference finals loss to Golden State in 2022.

Doncic, who shot 14 for 22 and grabbed 10 rebounds, and his savvy sidekick Irving, who has a championship ring from 2016 with Cleveland, were the superior stars in this series as this Wolves team found its first taste of a sustained postseason run to be a bitter — but perhaps ultimately beneficial — one.

Though he familiarly and persistently waved his arms at the officials almost every time a whistle didn’t go his way, the 25-year-old Doncic played with an unshakeable confidence and unflappable joy from start to finish. As he was taunted by the fans with a “Flopper!” chant when he shot free throws in the third quarter, Doncic smiled and mockingly mouthed the words along with them.

Edwards, though he hit the 25-point mark for the 15th time in 27 career playoff games, had trouble finding his rhythm amid all the double-teams. The Wolves, for all their progress this season, were reminded they don’t yet have a championship offense despite his dynamic skills and clutch mentality.

They had several wince-inducing possessions in the decisive first half, with the coaches struggling to find a group that could play in sync together.

As the final seconds of the second quarter ticked away, Edwards drove to the lane and kicked the ball to the corner to Kyle Anderson, who swung it back to Towns on the wing and failed to find a look he liked. He passed back to Anderson, who tried to move closer and had the shot clock expire on him.

P.J. Washington, who had 12 points, flexed his arms in celebration of yet another stifling defensive sequence by the Mavs.

The Mavs got 7-foot-1 rookie Dereck Lively II back from the sprained neck that kept him out of the previous game, restoring the complete rim protection duo with Daniel Gafford that helped them disrupt Rudy Gobert in the post and just about everyone else who tried to attack the basket.

Gafford had 11 points and nine rebounds, and Lively added nine points and eight rebounds.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to win and force a Game 6 when they face off against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday.

Minnesota is coming off a 105-100 Game 4 victory and now trail Dallas 1-3 in the best-of-seven series.

Here's everything you need to know about Wolves vs. Mavs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, including start time, how to get tickets to the game, watch it on TV and listen on the radio.&nbsp;

Doors to this 7:30 PM game will open at 6 PM. You can get tickets to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals here.

All fans at Game 5 will get a white Playoff tee and a Howl Towel, presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino.a

Wolves Back Block Party: 4pm - Final Buzzer | Get Tickets and More Info

Learn more about in-game happenings here.

How to watch and listen to Wolves vs. Mavs Game 5

Taking place at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, Game 5 of Wolves vs. Mavs will be broadcast nationally on TNT at 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 30.

Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan, analysts Reggie Miller and Stan Van Gundy and reporter Allie LaForce will be calling the game for TNT.

You can listen to Alan Horton, the radio voice of the Timberwolves, and color analyst Jim Petersen call the game on iHeartRadio's Timberwolves channel, KFAN and the Timberwolves app. The Timberwolves' radio broadcast will start 15 minutes before tip.&nbsp;

On truTV and Max, there'll be an alternative viewing experience hosted by Adam Lefkoe and will feature Vince Carter, Bomani Jones and Chris Haynes.

Note: Today's injury report may be updated before the start of the game.

The Wolves have no players listed on their injury report.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Left Ankle Sprain) is out.

The Wolves will be wearing their black Statement Edition uniforms against the Mavs in Game 5. Dallas will be playing in their white Association Edition uniforms.

Wolves vs. Mavs series schedule and results

Dallas leads the best-of-seven series 3-1.

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Timberwolves-Mavericks Western Conference Finals Game 5 preview: tickets, TV channel, radio, injury report, start time

Less than 250 tickets remain for tonight’s game

Minneapolis-St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced a very limited quantity of team and league holds for Western Conference Finals Game 5 of Timberwolves playoffs presented by Sprite will be available for purchase at 9:00 a.m. CT today at www.timberwolves.com/tickets or by calling 612-673-1234. In the best of seven series against the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas leads the series 3-1.&nbsp;

Fans can immediately access priority seats at the best price for all home playoff games by securing a Full or Half Season 2024-25 membership. Visit www.timberwolves.com/tickets or call 612-673-1234.

Game 5 tips-off at 7:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on TNT and can be heard on KFAN-FM 100.3 and the iHeart Radio/Timberwolves app.

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Limited Quantity of Tickets for Game 5 On Sale Today at 9:00 a.m.

Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks tips off from Target Center on Thursday at 7:30 PM.

From giveaway info to parking tips, here's everything you need to know about Game 5 at Target Center between Minnesota and Dallas.

All fans at Game 5 will get a white Playoff tee and a Howl Towel, presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

All fans are encouraged to wear white to Game 5 to help create a vibrant, home court advantage.

Happening across from Target Center, the Wolves Back Block Party is a ticketed event.

Tickets will be delivered via the Timberwolves app. All fans wanting to attend the event must download the Timberwolves app and show your digital ticket to gain entry.

Due to capacity constraints, fans that have tickets are not guaranteed immediate entry.

This event will be following Target Center's bag policy. No large backpacks, oversized bags, strollers or wagons are allowed in the event space. Fans are also not allowed to bring outside food or drink.

Learn more about the Wolves Back Block Party here.

5. Street Closure In Front Of Target Center

To create a large pedestrian space for the Wolves Back Block Party and fans attending Game 5, 1st ave between 5th St and 6th St will be closed for all vehicles.

With the street closure as well as a capacity crowd expected for both Game 5 and the Wolves Back Block Party, fans should plan ahead and arrive early to avoid any traffic-related delays.

Fans that arrive early may be able to find a parking spot easier, avoid any waiting to enter the Wolves Back Block Party and gain faster access into Target Center for Game 5.

7. Where To Park & Public Transit Options

Check out the 8 covered parking ramps next to Target Center that provide an extended Skyway route to the arena’s entrance.

Target Center is also easily accessible by Metro Transit. Click here to see a list of different public transit options.

From snacks to entrees, there's a number of different options for food at Target Center.

If you are looking for a recommendation, a Reddit user is such a big fan of the hot dogs at Wolves' games that they eat them straight up without any condiments.

Click here to read more about the no-condiment hot dog.

Officially licensed Playoff merchandise, including arena-exclusive styles, will be available in the Timberwolves Team Stores, a Fanatics Experience, in Target Center.

The Timberwolves Team Store, a Fanatics Experience, Truck will also be selling Playoff merchandise at the Wolves Back Block Party.

10. How To Watch And Listen To Wolves vs. Mavs Game 5

For Game 5, the Wolves will be wearing their Statement Edition uniforms against the Mavs.

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