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Video: Kyrie Irving Says WCF Game 4 is Wolves' 'Super Bowl,' a 'Normal Game' for Mavs

Timothy RappMay 28, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks are one win away from the NBA Finals, currently leading the Western Conference Finals by a 3-0 margin over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

And that has made Tuesday's Game 4 between the teams an absolute must-win for Minny. Kyrie Irving, for one, knows it:

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Consider that a bit of late bulletin board material for the Wolves. Granted, any extra motivation might not be enough to get past these Mavs.

Minnesota hasn't proven to have an answer late in games for either Irving or Luka Dončić, who have been incredible in the fourth quarters of this series:

So if Game 4 truly is the Timberwolves' Super Bowl... well, it would appear they are facing a backcourt of Tom Brady and Joe Montana. Good luck to you, Minnesota—you'll need it.