The Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, with the Bucks taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
The game was a close one throughout, with neither team able to build a significant lead. The Bucks eventually pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 32-22.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Khris Middleton added 25 points, and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 20 points.
For the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns had a game-high 32 points, while Anthony Edwards added 23 points and D'Angelo Russell had 18 points.
The Bucks were able to win the game by shooting the ball better than the Timberwolves. The Bucks shot 51.4% from the field, while the Timberwolves shot just 42.2%. The Bucks also hit 12 three-pointers, while the Timberwolves hit just 6.
The Bucks also won the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Timberwolves 46-34. Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with 11 rebounds, while Towns led the way for the Timberwolves with 10 rebounds.
The Bucks now have a 2-1 lead in the series. Game 4 will be played in Dallas on Sunday night.
The Bucks are now the favorites to win the series. They have a more experienced team and they are playing better basketball. The Timberwolves will need to play much better if they want to win the series.
I'm excited to see how the rest of the series plays out. It should be a lot of fun to watch.