Team effort pushes Mavericks to 3-0 lead over Timberwolves

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P.J. Washington broke a late tie with a 3-pointer, Daniel Gafford made big plays at both ends of the court down the stretch and the Dallas Mavericks outdueled the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-107 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday night to go up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.

The Mavericks will have an opportunity to advance to the NBA Fi