It was déjà vu for the Minnesota Timberwolves as Luka Doncic gave them another lesson in closing out games, sealing a 120-114 win at Target Center.
After sending them packing in the Western Conference Finals last season, Doncic delivered another late-game masterpiece, draining the 32-foot 3-point dagger with 1:04 on the clock.
"That's what I f***ing do," Doncic exclaimed as the iced the win from near the Timberwolves logo.
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It was an up and down performance from Doncic, who exited the game in the first half following a collision with Jaden McDaniels. After missing his first seven 3-pointers of the night, he ended that drought with the big-time 3.
"We've seen this movie before," Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. "He loves the opportunity to win the game. He's not scared, and he stepped up and made a big shot."
Doncic scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, adding eight rebounds and eight assists, while Kyrie Irving scored 25 of his team-high 35 points in the second half.