Kyrie Irving, #11 of the Dallas Mavericks, celebrated with the Oscar Robertson Trophy after clinching the Western Conference Finals in a dominant 124-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic led the charge with a 36-point performance, including a blistering 20-point first quarter, propelling Dallas to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011.

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NBA Hall of Famer and two-time champion Bill Walton has passed away at 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer, announced by the league on Monday.

The Western Conference finals have showcased the experience and resilience of veteran teams. Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks, favored to sweep the Minnesota Timberwolves, aim to secure their spot in the NBA Finals, following a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

In a surprising revelation, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball shared that he underwent a rare and intricate procedure last year to address his persistent meniscus injury in his left knee. The 26-year-old detailed his experience on his podcast, "The WAE Show," shedding light on the severity of his condition and the extensive measures taken to save his career.