In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a stellar performance, making 5-of-5 field goals, including 4-of-4 from three-point range. He scored 14 points early in the game, significantly contributing to the Timberwolves' lead. McDaniels' hot start follows his impressive shooting in previous playoff games, where he went 15-for-20 in Games 6 and 7 against Denver. McDaniels hit all three of his three-point attempts in the first quarter, helping the Timberwolves lead 33-27. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks also had a strong first quarter, scoring 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting with no turnovers.
Jaden McDaniels getting it done on both ends! ๐ 14 PTS on 5/5 https://t.co/AI6kwCIyrZ
5/5 for Jaden McDaniels! ๐ฃ๏ธ https://t.co/Mh5UtguCWi
Jaden McDaniels has yet to miss. He's 5-of-5 and four of those from deep. Mavs trailing 39-32 with 8:57 left in the half.
JADEN MCDANIELS IS ON FIRE. ๐ฅ He is now 4/4 from 3-point range in Game 1. ๐ค (๐ฅ: @NBA) https://t.co/tQpo5CA65U
It's Jaden McDaniels' world in the first half ๐ฅ #Twolves
Jaden McDaniels starting 5-5 for 14 points in Game 1 https://t.co/br9G7nUyft
Ant was right. They do have Jaden McDaniels.
Jaden McDaniels brought the goods tonight
They got Jaden McDaniels 4 straight threes for McDaniels now! ๐ฅ (via @NBA) https://t.co/EOCEqnR8A3
JADEN MCDANIELS CAN'T MISS ๐ฅ 4/4 from 3-point range! 2Q of Game 1 of the West Finals is live on TNT https://t.co/SSFe9FKHHC
Jaden McDaniels has made 10 of his last 13 threes https://t.co/Qnf76pW7oU
Jaden McDaniels' first 9 playoff games from three: 5-of-23 3PT Last 3 games: 10-of-13 3PT He is 4-of-4 from downtown to start in Game 1 of Timberwolves-Mavericks ๐ฅ https://t.co/TYzyF1a59L
Jaden McDaniels tonight https://t.co/3wj2keWbY9
Jaden McDaniels: 12 Points 4/4 FGM 4/4 3PM 8 Minutes. https://t.co/Kwc66GNLWw
After shooting a ridiculous 15-for-20 in Games 6 and 7 against Denver, Jaden McDaniels opens up Game 1 against DAL going 4-for-4 -- all from 3-point range
Kyrie Irving was COOKING in the first quarter. ๐ฅ โช๏ธ 13 Points โ O 4.5 First Quarter Points https://t.co/VqxY29u7Kz
Kyrie is LOCKED IN to start Game 1. ๐ฅ First Quarter โช๏ธ 13 Points โ O 4.5 First Quarter Points https://t.co/1NpdWgOss8
Kyrie Irving in the 1st quarter: 13 Points 66% FG 0 Turnovers ๐ฅ https://t.co/1RG6dfkTLt
Who had Kyle Anderson going 3-for-4 with a three pointer for seven points in the first quarter? Wolves up 33-27 after one in large part because Jaden McDaniels hit all three of his three-point attempts and has nine points.
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Kyrie Irving in the first quarter: 13 points 0 turnovers 6/9 FG https://t.co/WcgLw4rIt3
Kyrie is COOKING ๐ฅ He's got 13 points in the first 10 minutes ๐ (via @NBA) https://t.co/BPGwAwQXrp
Kyrie Irving makes it look effortless ๐ฎโ๐จ Heโs got 13 first quarter points ๐ ๐ฅ: @NBA https://t.co/yHhrls069Z
watching kyrie irving https://t.co/3d42h7UkmX
Kyrie hasnโt been coming out hard like 8ball and MJG early in these playoff games. Heโs on one rn.
What a finish from Kyrie ๐ซข (via @NBA) https://t.co/HCfYxhFiOt
Watching Kyrie Irving in the 1st quarter https://t.co/6t3aMUAkK3
Kyrie is putting on an absolute clinic in the first quarter of the WCF ๐ฅถ https://t.co/DjFCINmsuF
Oooookay Kyrie.
KYRIE PUTTING ON A SHOW. ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/tl08NpgDfq
Donโt hurt โem Kyrie! WOW Going at everyone Get out of his way
2016 Kyrie showed up.
Kyrie looks GREAT.
Kyrie smooth finish. ๐ฅถ https://t.co/q1kjvBdyNv
Jaden McDaniels is cooking early ๐ฅ ๐ฅ: @NBA https://t.co/mHnX2YCW6s
9 early points from Jaden McDaniels ๐ฏ https://t.co/neC5MT6ouH
Jaden McDaniels making it rain threes to start Game 1. ๐ฅ โ O 3.5 First Quarter Points https://t.co/UO0KhYjvCB https://t.co/k2fI2WcybA
Jaden McDaniels starts the game 3-of-3 from downtown ๐ฅ https://t.co/P2rSwEw9t1
Make that 3/3 from 3 for Jaden McDaniels! (via @NBA) https://t.co/RR427PM4mw https://t.co/DVkSOy2BEl
ANOTHER MCDANIELS 3โฃ https://t.co/LDsMYap0JR https://t.co/RqONE9figt
Kyrie Irving hit the ball right on Daniel Gafford's face ๐ค https://t.co/9ZWdwbvXPK
Jaden McDaniels goes back-to-back from 3 ๐ฅ (via @NBA) https://t.co/B2v7GJLx79
Sensational start for Jaden McDaniels. This is why they paid him what they did.
Jaden McDaniels is off to a HOT START ๐ฅ Back-to-back triples ๐ฏ๐ฏ Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is UNDERWAY on TNT! https://t.co/EmjdK0a4zz
Back-to-back triples for Jaden McDaniels to start Game 1! ๐ฆ (๐ฅ: @Timberwolves) https://t.co/KVyfnonVCA