In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 109-108. Here's a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the game:

 In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 109-108. Here's a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the game:

In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks secured a dramatic 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a 2-0 series lead. 

The Timberwolves started strong, building an 18-point lead in the first half despite shooting struggles from their key players, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Mavericks mounted a comeback in the second half, capitalizing on Minnesota's offensive difficulties. Luka Dončić was the hero for Dallas, hitting a game-winning three-pointer in the final moments [[❞]](https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2024/05/23/sports/mavericks-edge-timberwolves-108-105-to-gain-early-advantage-in-western-conference-playoff-series/122597.html) [[❞]](https://www.startribune.com/chris-hine/6370609/).

Throughout the game, Edwards and Towns found it difficult to find their rhythm, which hindered Minnesota's ability to maintain their lead. Despite the Timberwolves' early dominance, Dallas' persistence and clutch performance, especially by Dončić, turned the tide in their favor [[❞]](https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2024/05/23/sports/mavericks-edge-timberwolves-108-105-to-gain-early-advantage-in-western-conference-playoff-series/122597.html) [[❞]](https://www.startribune.com/chris-hine/6370609/).

The series now shifts to Dallas for Game 3, where the Timberwolves will need to regroup and find answers to avoid falling further behind [[❞]](https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2024/05/23/sports/mavericks-edge-timberwolves-108-105-to-gain-early-advantage-in-western-conference-playoff-series/122597.html) [[❞]](https://www.startribune.com/chris-hine/6370609/).