West finals: How will Wolves defend Dončić? Can Mavs guard Edwards and Towns?

On Wednesday night, the Western Conference finals will begin between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks. The matchup between these two teams may have seemed unlikely before this season. The series is expected to be thrilling and different from their regular-season games. The Mavericks had some key absences in their losses against the Timberwolves, while the Timberwolves’ defense is known for being ruthless. The Timberwolves will focus on suppressing the Mavericks’ offense, led by Luka Dončić. Both teams have made adjustments and transformations since their regular-season meetings. The series is anticipated to be highly competitive and feature exciting matchups between star players.