Watch: Luka Doncic gets Mavs back into Game 2

Doncic had 11 points and three assists in the third quarter as the Mavericks cut the Timberwolves lead to seven points, closing the quarter trailing 86-79. They closed to within two points late in the third, before a late three-pointer by, who else , Naz Reid, stretched the lead back to seven.

The Mavericks have struggled on offense, aside from Doncic, who nearly notched a triple-double through three quarters with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. 

When Doncic truly got going, he broke out the razzle-dazzle moves. When seemingly the entire Wolves defense collapsed on a Doncic drive, the All-NBA guard hit Josh Green for a wide-open three with a no-look pass.

And when Doncic finally cooled off, his backcourt partner took over. Kyrie Irving gave the Mavericks their first lead in more than 36 minutes by leading an 8-0 run to kick off the fourth, nailing two three-pointers and assisting on another bucket.