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Live from Game 4: Timberwolves in must-win situation against Mavericks, have strong first quarter

The Timberwolves and Mavericks are playing tonight in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals, with Dallas leading 3-0. Staff writer Chris Hine is filing live reports from American Airlines Arena.

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8:03 p.m.: Anthony Edwards powers Wolves to first quarter lead

Behind 14 points from Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves lead the Mavericks 27-20 after the first quarter.

To start the night, the Wolves switched up their initial defensive matchups, as Edwards guarded Luka Doncic and Jaden McDaniels had Kyrie Irving. Doncic started hot with eight early points as the Mavericks and Wolves were tied 10-10 halfway through the quarter.