Mavericks win likely sets NBA Finals matchup, plus Acuña's devastating injury - The Athletic
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The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I hope whatever you grill today is delightful. Sweeps? Time to sim ahead The game itself, like much of this Mavericks-Timberwolves series, was enthralling. Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving exchanged blows with Anthony Edwards & Co. The final quarter featured all sorts of patented playoff tension. Yet after last night, we’ve arrived at the most boring destination: a 3-0...

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