Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Game 5 (May 30) | 2024 NBA Playoffs

Game 5 of the Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves series is set to tip off on Thursday night from Minnesota, with the Timberwolves looking to stave off elimination. Following a big Game 4 win, the team hopes to make it two straight tonight as they look to keep their championship dreams alive. While no team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs, Minnesota aims to be the first.

Of course, on the flip side, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have continued to impress. While the Slovenian star is dealing with a pair of lower body injuries and the absence of Dereck Lively, the franchise sits on the cusp of a trip to the finals.

As we await tonight's Western Conference action, let's look at the injury reports, starting lineups, depth charts, and key matchups for both teams.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves injury report

Ahead of tonight's Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves game, both teams have submitted their official injury report to NBA.com. While the status of various players could change between now and tip-off, the 12:30 PM ET report lists the following players:

Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively are both listed as questionable for the game. In the case of Doncic, he has been dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness; however, he has continued to play through both injuries and is likely to do so once again.

In the case of Lively, the rookie has been dealing with a neck sprain after an accidental collision earlier in the series. Given that the Mavericks have a 3-1 lead and want to play things safe, Lively is likely to be a game-time decision.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper is also listed as out with a left ankle sprain.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is also once again on the injury report and is listed as questionable with a right soleus strain. The injury is one that Conley has been dealing with, meaning he's likely to play in Game 5.

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineups and depth charts

Note: ** on depth chart/starting lineup table indicates a player is day-to-day and is questionable to play

Dallas Mavericks

	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Luka Doncic**	Dante Exum	Brandon Williams
SG	Kyrie Irving	Jaden Hardy	Tim Hardaway Jr
SF	Derrick Jones Jr	Josh Green
PF	PJ Washington	Maxi Kleber	Josh Green
C	Daniel Gafford	Dereck Lively II**	Dwight Powell

Minnesota Timberwolves

	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Mike Conley**	Monte Morris	Jordan McLaughlin
SG	Anthony Edwards	Nickeil Alexander-Walker	Wendell Moore Jr
SF	Jaden McDaniels	Kyle Anderson	TJ Warren
PF	Karl-Anthony Towns	Naz Reid	Leonard Miller
C	Rudy Gobert	Luka Garza

Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves key matchups

Much like in previous games throughout the series, all eyes will be on the backcourt matchup that will see Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving battle it out with Mike Conley & Anthony Edwards.

Furthermore, considering KAT's inconsistent play in this series, the frontcourt matchup between PJ Washington and Karl-Anthony Towns will be intriguing. If the Mavericks are able to restrict him, expect the Timberwolves to return to Naz Reid in late-game rotations.