GAME 4 Playoffs 2024: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-3) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-0)

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Ok, the scores have been close. To me if the ending scores are close, then despite being throughly outplayed statistically, the only thing that will be remembered is how tight the series was. No casual fan will remember or be concerned about the stats.

Agreed, but I wasn’t really talking about stats. I just think in the matchup sense, pick and roll genius Luka against a drop coverage team, Minnesota never really had a chance. 

I expect the Mavs will close in game 5. If not, game 6.

Minnesota isn’t beating them four times in a row, I know that. 

I certainly hope they close soon, so Luka’s knee can get some rest. Not the end of the world for Kleber to get more than one game to knock the rust off, however, Because he is going to be CRUCIAL in the finals. Not having him almost got them eliminated by OKC. Right now, his main utility is that Lively is out, but Boston spreads you out like OKC does. Not having Kleber in that series would be a death sentence, imho.