MINNEAPOLIS – As Luka Donu010diu0107 rapidly scored 12 points in the first 3½ minutes of Thursday’s Game 5 at Target Center, Daniel Gafford’s head was processing a thought that was equal parts pity and amazement.
Pity for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Amazement at a special talent like Luka.
“I knew it was going to be a long night for whoever was in front of him,” the Mavericks’ center said. “I set a screen, got him downhill – I thought I set a good enough screen – then he’s shooting from half court and making it. So I was like, I don’t even need to set a screen.