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NBA Playoffs: 10 winners and losers from Dallas Mavericks’ Game 3 win over Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Dallas Mavericks removed all doubts about whether they were the best team remaining in the Western Conference Finals by taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. No team has ever come back from a three-game deficit and won in the NBA Playoffs, and by all appearances, the Timberwolves won’t make history on Tuesday night.

Dallas’ Game 3 victory might have been their best one yet, but which players stood out the most? Here are the biggest winners and losers from Sunday’s Mavericks win.

Winner: Jaden McDaniels

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Loser: Karl-Anthony Towns

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Winner: Naz Reid

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Loser: Dereck Lively II

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Loser: Mike Conley

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Loser: Minnesota Timberwolves’ title hopes

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Winner: Kyrie Irving

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Winner: Dallas Mavericks fanbase

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Winner: Luka Doncic

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Loser: Anthony Edwards

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