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Jun 2024
46m 4s

Hoops Tonight - Mavericks-Timberwolves M...

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' Western Conference Finals win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason discusses Luka Doncic's run for best player in the world, how Dallas was able to exploit flaws in Minnesota, and why Anthony Edwards and the Wolves will be back next season.

Timeline:

04:00 - Introduction

07:03 - When Jason knew Game 5 was over

08:00 - Greatness from Luka Doncic

10:25 - How Luka conserves energy during games

11:52 - What future of center position looks like

16:41 - Anthony Edwards is still on superstar path

21:58 - Rudy Gobert issues

26:00 - Difference between Mavs & Nuggets vs. Wolves

29:26 - Dereck Lively's potential

30:34 - Can Wolves beat Nuggets without Gobert?

32:30 - The flaw Minnesota MUST fix

35:46 - Should Wolves trade Gobert?

38:03 - Best backcourt in NBA history

41:47 - Best landing spot for KAT

43:15 - Has playoffs been disappointing?

46:24 - Would Nuggets have beaten Mavericks?

48:44 - Is Ant to blame for Wolves' issues?

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