Luka Doncic hit a game-winning three-pointer with three seconds left because the Dallas Mavericks edged previous the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 2-0 lead within the Western Convention Finals.
The Slovenian, 25, top-scored with 32 factors in a 109-108 victory which provides the Mavericks a commanding lead earlier than video games three and 4 in Texas.
The Mavericks have been down by 16 factors within the third quarter however Doncic – who additionally starred in the series opener – helped drag his facet again into competition.
The Timberwolves held a two-point lead with 11 seconds remaining when Doncic took possession up in opposition to defensive participant of the yr Rudy Gobert.
Going through up the 7ft 1in Frenchman, Doncic created area off the dribble earlier than slotting a step-back three-pointer.
Requested in regards to the match-up in his facet’s last attacking play, Doncic mentioned: “I can not transfer quick, however I can transfer quicker than him.”
The Timberwolves had one last likelihood to win the sport after they discovered Naz Reid in a capturing place however he missed the basket.
Reid top-scored for his facet with 23 factors however Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Cities struggled once more – combining for simply 36 factors.
Video games three and 4 are on the Mavericks’ American Airways Heart on Monday and Wednesday.
Elsewhere, the Boston Celtics are 2-0 up in opposition to the Indiana Pacers within the Jap Convention Finals.
The winners of the 2 sequence will meet within the NBA Finals – and sport one will likely be broadcast reside on BBC One from 01:30 BST on Wednesday, 7 June.