Dallas Mavericks Finally Win a Game 1 Under Jason Kidd; Beating Timberwolves
What a night! It came down to being a very close game and finish, but Dallas did something under their head coach that they have been waiting on to occur. The Dallas Mavericks finally win a Game 1 Under Jason Kidd; beating Timberwolves 108-105. Therefore, congratulations to Jason Kidd on getting his first Game 1 playoff win as the Mavs head coach.
Nevertheless, the historical essence of the night’s game did not just stop there. Hang on to your snapbacks, because there’s more. The Mavs win a Game 1 for the first time since 2021 and it is the second time since 2011. Furthermore, Dallas had been 1-12 in their last 13 Game 1’s and 0-5 under head coach Jason Kidd. So then, with this particular win, Dallas is able to create a brand new narrative. Begin a new era if you will.
Moreover, the team is also fully behind Kidd. Come wins or losses, they like what he’s bringing to the table. And how he is helming things by keeping them mentally focused. Speaking of Jason’s influence, Kyrie Irving reveals,
“He makes our jobs easier. We look over at him during crucial points in the game and he has that point guards mentality -he wants us to stay poised, make right decisions & also stay aggressive.
I gotta give credit to that guy. He shows a lot of love.”
Dallas Mavericks Finally Win a Game 1 Under Jason Kidd; Beating Timberwolves
Well, how did Kidd and crew get it done tonight? ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, gave a nice overview of this first game between Minnesota and Dallas. Including a few pertinent details regarding various players and their impact on the game. In regards to the matchup, MacMahon reports,
“The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They won a Game 1 under Jason Kidd for the first time, beating the Wolves on the road in the opener. Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in it during the first half, and Luka Doncic came through as the closer on both ends of the floor.
Wolves had no answer for Kyrie Irving during his 24-point first half.
How he fared against each defender who took a turn on him, per ESPN Stats Info:
Anthony Edwards: 4-5 FG
Jaden McDaniels: 3-3 FG
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 2-3 FG
Transition: 2-3 FGKyrie Irving kept the Mavs in the game for a half, Luka Doncic closed late. Dallas takes a 1-0 lead in the West finals.”
Seeing Doncic come alive late in the fourth quarter no doubt has Dallas fans feeling good. The team will need him to continue to be up to his usual standards along with Irving. Nevertheless, Luka and Kyrie continue to step up. They combined for 63 points to defeat the wolves.
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