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We've got the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K24 to see who it predicts as the winner. The Timberwolves found a way to extend the series after winning Game 4. Now, they return home with hopes of staying alive in the Western Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are looking to close this series as fast as possible, as the Boston Celtics already swept their competition. So, who does 2K24 have winning this game?
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Western Conference Finals Game 5 Results According To 2K24
According to our NBA 2K24 simulation, the Dallas Mavericks will defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 by a score of 98-91. The game was pretty back-and-forth, but Dallas pulled through with a strong 4th quarter performance. The Timberwolves played solid defense, they turned the ball over 9 times. They were unable to come back against the Mavericks in the final moments of the game.
| TEAM | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | FINAL |
| DAL | 23 | 24 | 19 | 32 | 98 |
| MIN | 25 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 91 |
In terms of player performances, Luka Doncic definitely earned the game ball. Aside from an insane full-court shot early in the game, he scored 29 points, earned 11 rebounds, and earned 8 assists. Daniel Gafford also played well, earning 20 points and 13 rebounds in the contest. While not an explosive day for the Mavericks' offense, the team played well enough in all phases to win
As for the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards balled out, scoring 37 points while earning 7 assists and rebounds. However, aside from Karl Anthony-Towns, the rest of the team played relatively okay. Rudy Robert did earn 17 rebounds, but his nine points weren't enough to help the Timberwolves come back. Overall, an okay but disappointing showing from the offense.
Additionally, check out some game stats:
| Mavericks | STATS | Timberwolves |
| 40/92 (43%) | Field Goals | 35/80 (44%) |
| 7/27 (26%) | Three Pointers | 13/43 (30%) |
| 11/12 (92%) | Free Throws | 8/10 (80%) |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 42 | Defensive Rebounds | 42 |
| 6 | Steals | 2 |
| 2 | Bocks | 5 |
| 2 (2) | Turnovers (Points Off) | 9 (0) |
| 6 | Team Fouls | 6 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
| 22:41 | Time of Possession | 25:17 |
With the win, the Dallas Mavericks win the series in 5 games. Although they would've wished for a 4 game sweep, winning in five games against an impressive Timberwolves team is no laughing matter. Now, the Mavericks turn their attention the NBA Finals, where they'll play against the Boston Celtics. Will the Mavericks find a way to win it all? Check back with us as we simulate the Finals.
As for the Timberwolves, their season comes to a sad ending. There was a glimmer of hope that the team would rebound and come back in this series. However, those dreams are no longer reality, as the Mavericks head to the Finals. That said, the Timberwolves are still loaded with enough potential to be a great team for years. We expect to see them make another big splash next postseason.
In terms of accuracy, we tried lowering the CPU Sliders, since both teams seem to score way too much. We may have lowered them a bit too much, but regardless, the final score at least feels accurate.
Overall, that wraps up our Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5 Results according to NBA 2K24. If you want more NBA 2K content, try redeeming the latest locker codes. Furthermore, check out all the earnable rewards in Season 7 for MyTEAM and MyCAREER. Plus, there's still plenty of time to grab a free Dark Matter Trae Young. Lastly, always stay tuned for new episodes of 2KTV.
See you for the NBA Finals!
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