Superstars, depth and defense: Keys to Warriors-Celtics in the NBA Finals

As the Dallas Mavericks cling to one of the top six spots in the Western Conference, they’ll host the Sacramento Kings — a team they’ve lost to twice since April 18 — on Sunday night. The Mavericks (36-27) won their third in a row and slid into the fifth playoff spot in the West ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night with a 125-124 win over the Washington Wizards. Dallas also moved a full game ahead of the seventh-place Portland Trail Blazers, who currently would hold the top spot in the play-in round.

The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors, 126-114. Anthony Edwards recorded 25 points (18 in the 4th quarter), five rebounds and three assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in the victory. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 37 points, six rebounds and eight assists for the Warriors in the losing effort. The Timberwolves improve to 20-44 on the season, while the Warriors fall to 31-32.