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Live from Game 2: Timberwolves lead Mavericks by 12 at halftime as they try to square Western Conference finals

The Timberwolves and Mavericks are playing tonight at Target Center in Game 2 of their Western Conference finals playoff series. Dallas won Wednesday's opening game. Staff writer Chris Hine provides live updates:

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8:35 p.m.: Wolves lead by as much as 18, take control at halftime

The Wolves led by as many as 18 multiple times in the second quarter, but they couldn't extend it from there and allowed Dallas to cut it to 12 by halftime, 60-48.

The Wolves allowed Anthony Edwards a little extra rest at the beginning of the second quarter thanks to some shotmaking from Mike Conley and Naz Reid.