Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic came out with an explosive start in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, May 30, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

The Slovenian guard scored 20 points in the first quarter alone, leading the Mavericks to a commanding 35-19 lead after the period.

Doncic's remarkable opening performance seemed to be fueled by a Timberwolves fan present at the Target Center.

The fan reportedly waved a handkerchief at Doncic early in the first quarter, seemingly referencing his frequent reaction as "crying for fouls."

The 6-foot-7 player noticed the fan and smiled, continuing to glance towards the fan's side of the court during his early offensive flurry, according to journalist Ben Golliver of The Washington Post.

The 25-year-old outscored the entire Timberwolves team, who only managed 19 points.

Luka Doncic's first quarter performance

The five-time All-NBA first-team selection appears eager to make his first trip to the NBA Finals, as his team currently leads the series against the Timberwolves 3-1 with a chance to close them out.

Doncic efficiently scored his 20 points in the first quarter, shooting 8-of-11 from the field and 4-of-6 from three-point range.

The five-time NBA All-Star also contributed two rebounds and one steal to his stellar performance.