Timberwolves came back from 20 points down to win the series 4-3 against MVP Nicola Jokic’s Nuggets.
After ousting the Thunder, the Mavericks will now face either Denver or Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is named highest-paid athlete for a fourth time.
Boston complete a 4-1 series win over Cleveland with a 113-98 win before Dallas beat Oklahoma City 104-92.