Wolves Roar Past Mavericks in Playoff Showdown.

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Wolves Roar Past Mavericks in Playoff Showdown.

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a vital 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the NBA Finals.

Trailing 3-0 in the series, the Timberwolves faced a do-or-die situation in Dallas. 

Anthony Edwards led with 29 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 25, determined to avoid a sweep. "We just needed one win to keep going," Edwards said. They started strong, gaining a 12-point lead, but Dallas fought back. 

The game was neck-and-neck until Towns' three-pointer put Minnesota ahead 92-90, securing a crucial win to stay alive in the playoffs.