Dallas' star duo shines bright while Minnesota and Anthony Edwards lack energy coming out of a grueling semifinals.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combine for 63 points in Game 1, with Irving setting the tone early and Doncic taking over late.
Dominated in the paint, the Timberwolves lack energy in Game 1 following a grueling 7-game series with the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic headlines All-NBA 1st Team, while Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards make their All-NBA Team debuts.
Boston execution or Indiana breakdown? Whatever the cause, Jaylen Brown rises up to force OT in the final seconds of G1.
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