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Hot-shooting Mavs finish off T-Wolves

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

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.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals

    Headline from The Republic ·

  2. Newest

    Hot-shooting Mavs finish off T-Wolves

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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Reports & sources

16 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Republic

    Doncic lifts Mavericks with go-ahead 3 with 3 seconds left to top Wolves 109-108 for 2-0 lead (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic searched to find space as the clock ticked down, using a screen to draw Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert out to the top of the key and a crossover dribble to set up his step-back 3-pointer. With a swish and a shout, Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are […]

  2. The Oregonian

    Doncic, Irving each score 33 as Mavericks beat Timberwolves, grab 3-0 series lead (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Mavericks made all the big plays again and are a win away from their first trip to the NBA Finals in 13 years.

  3. Daily Journal

    Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic lunged for the ball after a steal by Anthony Edwards, knocking it far enough away to create a scramble and a jump ball the Dallas superstar won. The Mavericks made all the big plays again — on both ends of the court — and are a win away from their […]

  4. CBS News

    Timberwolves fall short 116-107 to 3-0 Dallas Mavericks in West finals (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic lunged for the ball after a steal by Anthony Edwards, knocking it far enough away to create a scramble and a jump ball the Dallas superstar won. The Mavericks made all the big plays again — on both ends of the court — and are a win away from their […]

  6. The Republic

    Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving screamed at the crowd, then turned and grabbed Luka Doncic in a bear hug after the play that clinched a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals for Dallas. The co-stars — and fourth-quarter closers — for the Mavericks have been at it all series against the Minnesota Timb…

  7. Washington Times

    Luka Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of T-wolves in Game 5 (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    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.

  8. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Hot-shooting Mavs finish off T-Wolves (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    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.

  9. The Oregonian

    Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5 (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd and flashing those sly smiles as the Dallas Mavericks delivered a knockout performance.

  10. Portland Press Herald

    Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals to face Celtics (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Dallas finishes off Minnesota with a 124-103 in Game 5 and opens the NBA Finals June 6 at Boston.

  11. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Doncic's 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd and flashing those sly smiles as the Dallas Mavericks delivered a knockout performance.

  12. Kokomo Tribune

    Doncic (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    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 to breeze through

  13. The Columbian

    Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5 (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    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 to breeze through the Western Conference

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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