Wolves Beat Mavs, Force Game 6
Wolves Capture Bill Walton in Photos
Mavs up 3-2 in series
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 in Dallas on Monday night, forcing a Game 6 in the Western Conference finals. The Wolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Anthony Edwards added 21 points and D'Angelo Russell had 19.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 30 points, while Kyrie Irving added 23. The Mavericks hit just 21.4% from three-point range and were outrebounded by the Wolves 52-35.
The series now shifts back to Minneapolis for Game 6 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks will need to win to advance to the NBA Finals, while the Wolves will be looking to force a Game 7.
In addition to the on-court action, the game also featured a legendary moment off the court. Bill Walton, the Hall of Fame center who now works as an NBA analyst for ESPN, was captured in photos taking part in a pregame ritual with the Wolves.
Walton, who is known for his eccentric personality, was seen dancing and singing with the Wolves players before the game. He also gave them a pep talk and offered them some words of encouragement.
The photos of Walton with the Wolves have gone viral on social media, and they have been praised by fans and analysts alike. Many people are saying that Walton's presence gave the Wolves a boost of confidence and helped them to win the game.
Whether or not Walton's presence actually had an impact on the game, there is no doubt that it was a memorable moment for both the Wolves and their fans.
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