Photos: Dallas Mavericks go up 3-0 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

[77/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds up one finger to the crowd after a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[1/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates after drawing a charge from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[2/77] People arrive for the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[3/77] Fans arrive for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[4/77] Fans cheer as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic warms up before Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[5/77] Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves is set at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[6/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and guard Josh Green warm up before Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[7/77] Fans arrive for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[8/77] Miriam Adelson talks with Queen Latifah before Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[9/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (left) stands for the national anthem before the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[10/77] 'GuitarSlayer' Justin Lyons performs as Dallas Mavericks players are introduced before Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[11/77] Justin "GuitarSlayer" Lyons performs as the team is introduced before Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[12/77] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) dunks the ball past Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[13/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) at midcourt during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[14/77] Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) chases a loose ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[15/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after being fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[16/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) looses the ball as he drives the lane against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[17/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[18/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) dishes the ball off as he drives the lane against the Minnesota Timberwolves defense during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[19/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[20/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battler for a first quarter rebound in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[21/77] Queen Latifah sits courtside during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[22/77] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) takes a shot to the face from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[23/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[24/77] Kansas City Chiefs football players Travis Kielce (left) and Patrick Mahomes cheer on the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[25/77] Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes responds to the crowd during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[26/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[27/77] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) holds his head after sustaining an injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024. Head coach Jason Kidd discusses it with the official as Dallas Mavericks P.J. Washington (25), Derrick Jones Jr. (55) and Luka Doncic (77) watch.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[28/77] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) holds his head after sustaining an injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024. Head coach Jason Kidd discusses it with the official as Dallas Mavericks P.J. Washington (25), Derrick Jones Jr. (55) and Luka Doncic (77) watch.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[29/77] Dallas Mavericks players gather around center Dereck Lively II after he was injured during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[30/77] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2)leaves the court after being injured during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[31/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[32/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) draws a charge from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[33/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after drawing a charge from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[34/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) defends a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[35/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) watches his running jumper find the bottom of the net in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[36/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[37/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) points to the Minnesota Timberwolves bench after sinking a second quarter three-pointer in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[38/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) puts up a three-point attempt against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the second quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[39/77] Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) leans in to hear the conversation between Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (77), Derrick Jones Jr. (55), Kyrie Irving (11), P.J. Washington (25) and center Daniel Gafford (21) in the third quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[40/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) puts up a flying shot as he’s fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the third quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[41/77] Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) as forward P.J. Washington (25) and center Dwight Powell (7) also defend during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[42/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) grabs a rebound away from Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[43/77] Shaq (left) serenades new Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson on the video board during a second half timeout in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[44/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[45/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) crosses midcourt after sinking a fourth quarter shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[46/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[47/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) sinks a fourth quarter shot over Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[48/77] Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fight for a rebound with Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[49/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) watches his falling, fourth quarter three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[50/77] Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[51/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) grabs a rebound from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[52/77] \Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[53/77] Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Kyle Anderson (1) battle Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) for the ball in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[54/77] Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) tries to steal the ball fron Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) as Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) look on during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[55/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) scores past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[56/77] Dallas Mavericks fans cheer during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[57/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) wrestles Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) for a loose ball, force a jump ball the Doncic won to give the Mavericks possession with less then two minutes left to play in the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[58/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts to steal the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[59/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) wrestles Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) for a loose ball, force a jump ball the Doncic won to give the Mavericks possession with less then two minutes left to play in the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[60/77] The Dallas Mavericks bench players watch as guard Kyrie Irving (11) sinks a shot over Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) late in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[61/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) hits a 3-pointer over Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to give the Mavericks a 111-105 lead with just over a minute left to play in the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[62/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) watches his contested shot fall through the net against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) late in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[63/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) calms himself down late in the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[64/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the final minute of the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[65/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks on Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the final minute in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[66/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) late in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[67/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks on Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the final minute in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[68/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) dunks the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) late in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[69/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) reacts after dunking the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert late in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[70/77] Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington celebrates a dunk by forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the final minutes of a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[71/77] Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) is congratulated by teammates after dunking the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert late in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[72/77] Dallas Mavericks celebrate looking for a sweep during the second half of a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[73/77] Dallas Mavericks guards Kyrie Irving (11) and Luka Doncic (77) high five one another late in the fourth quarter as they had Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in hand against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[74/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) celebrates with guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

[75/77] Dallas Mavericks guards Kyrie Irving (11) gives Luka Doncic (77) a hug late in the fourth quarter as they had Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in hand against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, May 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

[76/77] Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates during the final minute of a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)