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Trae Young’s post about Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving went viral

On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center by a score of 109-108 to win Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Luka Doncic hit a game-winning shot with three seconds remaining.

The pairing of Doncic and Kyrie Irving proved to be a great fit, and Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young took note.

He sent a message on X which received over 20,000 likes and 765,000 impressions in less than 24 hours.

Young wrote: “Kyrie might be the PERFECT compliment for Luka! They’re tough”

Doncic finished the game with 32 points, ten rebounds and 13 assists while shooting 10/23 from the field and 5/11 from three-point range in 41 minutes of play.

Meanwhile, Irving had 20 points, four rebounds, six assists and a steal while shooting 7/16 from the field and 4/7 from three-point range in 39 minutes of play.

The Mavs lead the series 2-0 after winning both road games at the Target Center in Minnesota.

May 11, 2024;  Dallas, Texas, United States;  Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at the American Airlines Center.  Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

May 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, United States; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The third game of the series will take place Sunday in Dallas.

Whoever wins the series will advance to the NBA Finals and face the Boston Celtics or the Indiana Pacers.

The Celtics lead the Pacers 2-0 in Game 3 Saturday night in Indiana.

January 26, 2024;  Atlanta, Georgia, United States;  Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) talks to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) after a game at State Farm Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

January 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) talks to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) after a game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

As for Young, he is coming off another sensational regular season where he averaged 25.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43.0% from from the field and at 37.3% from three points.