Beginning of February 2023, the Dallas Mavericks didn’t have Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, or Daniel Gafford Those players are number 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 in playoff minutes played for DAL. Incredible roster turnaround in a short timeframe by the FO.

We’re 3 wins each from a #Celtics #Mavericks Finals. Wasn’t expecting that,

62 paint points for the Mavs in G1 is tied for the most Minnesota has given up in the postseason. Denver had 62 in their Game 5 win in the last round. Rundown of the Mavs inside scoring is Kai - 20, Luka - 10, Gafford - 10, Jones Jr. - 8, Lively - 8, PJ - 4, Hardy - 2.

For the 1st time under head coach Jason Kidd, the Dallas Mavericks have won Game 1 of a playoff series. Mavs are now 3 wins away from the #NBAFinals #MFFL @wfaa

A riveting start to the Western Conference Finals series! 💯 The Mavericks come out on top in Game 1️⃣ vs Timberwolves and take a 1-0 lead. 🙌 #NBAConferenceFinals #NBAMornings #NBAPlayoffs

The fun thing about Wolves-Mavs is both teams have continued to show they can win away from home. This series is gonna be a GRIND.

"Your stars have to be stars." @Rjeff24 reacts to the Mavs taking a 1-0 lead against the Wolves

The Champ was locked in @dallasmavs | @PatrickMahomes | #OneForDallas | @BallySports

Finished our Spring Ball today on a high note, surrounded by alumni who came unsolicited just to check out the next crop of Mavs. Love these dudes and love what I’m blessed to do. Excited to see their future as well as the 2024 crew. Future’s Bright! #GoMavs

😎 #OneForDallas // #MFFL

“I can’t accept that as an excuse - Ant has to find a way to power through that” —@_JasonLT on why fatigue is not an excuse for Anthony Edwards’ Game 1 performance in Mavericks-Timberwolves

Going to bed after betting on the Mavericks and Panthers:

Mavs take Game 1 in Minnesota! Game 2: Friday, 8:30pm/et on TNT The #NBAConferenceFinals continue Thursday at 8pm/et on ESPN

#NBAConferenceFinals - Result: Timberwolves 105-108 Mavericks #SSBasketball

3 more to go. @Chime // #OneForDallas #MFFL

Well @KelleyBydlon @beatingthebook ... so far, so good. But now, the question that gives me cold sweats. "Can I like the Mavs in game 1 and the Wolves in the series?"