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The Dallas Mavericks are advancing to the NBA Finals. Dallas defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals at the Target Center. Luka Doncic erupted for 20 points in the first quarter and finished the series-clinching win with 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals. Kyrie Irving tied Doncic with a team-high 36 points and combined with him to knock down 10 shots from beyond the arc. The Mavs will be making their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 2011, where they will face the Boston Celtics. The series begins on June 6th.