Western Conference Finals: (3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks

[Xiao Yao You]

During the season Minnesota struggled with offensive execution, particularly late in games. In the first two rounds it looked like they had gotten past that but now the problem has come back with a vengeance.

They don't seem to have an answer to the Mavs interior D. That and their inability to guard Luka makes me wonder what they can do now.

The final scores have been close due to 3 pt shooting. Just like Minnesota was a bad matchup for Denver, it looks like Dallas is a bad matchup for them.

Towns and ant hitting some shots would help

[tontoz]

Towns and ant hitting some shots would help

Neither guy is that good finishing inside against shot blockers. They don't have a deep bag like Luka and Kyrie, and they certainly can't feed Gobert for anything other than a dunk.

[FultzNationRISE]

Neither guy is that good finishing inside against shot blockers. They don't have a deep bag like Luka and Kyrie, and they certainly can't feed Gobert for anything other than a dunk.

Yup.

It's a talented roster, and the team wide commitment to defense has obviously brought them a lot of success this year.

I think from an offensive standpoint, theyre gonna need to look at some tweaks in order to get over the hump (unless they prove me wrong and come back to win the series, which is possible). Especially with Conley winding down his career. Ant's a great scorer, he's not an elite facilitator which is what Gobert needs. KAT can be an okay second option, but neither him nor Ant being playmakers is awkward. KAT and Gobert are okay together, but if KAT's jumper is cold they dont get enough points for a frontcourt duo both on max salaries.

It's not that Toody, Ant, and KAT couldnt all start on a championship team. But I'm not yet convinced they can start together on one.

Clearly Ant ain goin nowhere, and trading Toody after giving up 5 picks would be a concession I dont see them making. So Towns could find himself on the market.

Maybe... Philly?

[SATAN]

Why would he be more tired than kyrie or Luka? Kyrie and Luka have played more playoff games this year.

He's clearly playing while sick if he's under performing so badly and needing an oxygen mask during games.

[Xiao Yao You]

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[hold this L]

If he's not fit, then pack it all up. Boston vs Mavs.

[Proctor]

2 minutes into the game and Gafford is already pissing me off. Stop guarding Gobert at the 3 point line and stop overreacting defensively.

[SATAN]

Sad to see Mikewards playing like this.

[90sgoat]

Lets go Mavs!

Mavs will win despite Tony Brothers.

[90sgoat]

2 minutes into the game and Gafford is already pissing me off. Stop guarding Gobert at the 3 point line and stop overreacting defensively.

Thought the same, give Gobert the 2 points.

[SATAN]

Minny don't stand a chance. Dallas look very aggressive.

[SATAN]

Toody got posterized.

[Proctor]

Eat shit Gobert!

[SouBeachTalents]

Lively just jammed on Gobert's dome.

[90sgoat]

Mavs fans are loud!