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MAVERICKS WIN SERIES 4-2

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ALL GAMES ON

MAVERICKS WIN SERIES 4-2

Final

Mavericks84
Heat92

D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 27
- AST: 2
- REB: 8
L. James
- PTS: 24
- AST: 5
- REB: 9

Final

Mavericks95
Heat93

D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 24
- AST: 4
- REB: 11
D. Wade
- PTS: 36
- AST: 6
- REB: 5

Final

Heat88
Mavericks86

D. Wade
- PTS: 29
- AST: 3
- REB: 11
D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 34
- AST: 1
- REB: 11

Final

Heat83
Mavericks86

D. Wade
- PTS: 32
- AST: 2
- REB: 6
D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 21
- AST: 1
- REB: 11

Final

Heat103
Mavericks112

D. Wade
- PTS: 23
- AST: 8
- REB: 2
D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 29
- AST: 3
- REB: 6

Final

Mavericks105
Heat95

J. Terry
- PTS: 27
- AST: 2
- REB: 3
L. James
- PTS: 21
- AST: 6
- REB: 4

GAME 6 REPORT CARD

OFFENSE

Led by Jason Terry's 19 first-half points (27 overall) and Dirk Nowitzki's 18 in the second half (21), the Mavericks proved to be too much for the vaunted Heat defense. The Mavs shot 50 percent from the floor and were 11-of-26 (42.3 percent) from 3-point range. The contributions were widespread as all nine players who logged minutes scored. DeShawn Stevenson made three 3s in the first half. J.J. Barea, 3-0 as a starter in the Finals, had 15 points and five assists. Shawn Marion had 12, Jason Kidd and had nine with two big 3-pointers and third-string center Ian Mahinmi scored four points, including a buzzer-beating jumper from the elbow to put Dallas up 81-72 after three quarters..

DEFENSE

Dallas preached defense all season and made it count in the Finals. Miami shot 47.2 percent, but the Mavs managed to keep both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade under control. James finished with 21 points, but after scoring nine in the opening four minutes, he experienced a long drought that saw him with just 14 points after three quarters. Dwyane Wade was 6-of-16 from the field for 17 points. Again, the Mavs zone discombobulated the Heat offense, helping to produce 17 turnovers that the Mavs converted into 27 points. And the Mavs again got Miami into taking more 3-pointers than it would like -- the Heat made just seven of 23 (30.4 percent).

COACHING

If not for Jason Terry's huge first half, Nowitzki's 1-of-12 start to Game 6 might have been fatal. He missed from just about everywhere on the floor and finished with three points in the first half thanks a technical-foul free throw. But Dirk doesn't stay cold forever and it was an ominous sign for the Heat that they trailed 53-51 at the half, despite Dirk's struggles. Then came the second half and like clockwork, Nowitzki drilled the first shot he took and he started to regain his touch. Nowitzki was 8-of-15 from the floor in the second half. He finished with 11 rebounds for the fourth time in the series and turned it over just twice in 39 minutes.

DIRK

What more can be said about the job Rick Carlisle did during this entire postseason? He badly outperformed Heat coach Erik Spoelstra throughout the series. Even after switching up his starting lineup, he ran his rotation flawlessly, getting excellent performances out of role players who saw little playing time during the playoffs. Brian Cardinal came in and immediately hit a 3-pointer. DeShawn Stevenson again played solid defense and hit three 3-pointers. Carlisle's insertion of J.J. Barea now looks like a legendary decision.

RELATED AUDIO

Galloway & Co.: Rick Carlisle

NBA Champion head coach Rick Carlisle joins GAC for an hour to talk about this amazing story for his Dallas Mavericks squad (part 1 of 2).

Galloway & Co.: Rick Carlisle

NBA Champion head coach Rick Carlisle joins GAC for an hour to talk about this amazing story for his Dallas Mavericks squad (part 2 of 2).

Game 6 Post: Mark Cuban

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on what this title means for the fans, his players, and finally being able to plan a parade.

Game 6 Post: Tyson Chandler

Mavs' Tyson Chandler shares what's in his heart and on his mind after beating the Heat in Game 6 to win an NBA title.

Game 6 Post: Shawn Marion

Mavs forward Shawn Marion talks about how the team "came together" to win an NBA championship and that he intends to "rub it in."

Galloway & Co.: Nolan Ryan

Rangers president Nolan Ryan speaks with Randy Galloway, Donnie Nelson and Bob Ortegal about the Mavs and Rangers feeding off each other for inspiration in the Metroplex.

Game 6 Post: DeShawn Stevenson

Mavs guard DeShawn Stevenson declares his love for the Mavs and expresses how proud he is to be a champion.

Game 6 Post: Brendan Haywood

Mavs center Brendan Haywood describes the team as a "family" and touches on how Dirk Nowitzki "didn't have to go anywhere" to win his title.

PLAYOFF HISTORY

Championships: 1

Last Championship: 2011

Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round

Championships: 2

Last Championship: 2012

Last Season:
Won NBA Championship

FINALS NOW AND THEN: MAVERICKS-HEAT

Road to the 2011 NBA Finals

Team	Mavericks	Heat
Regular Season	57-25, 2nd in Southwest Division	58-24, 1st in Southeast Division
First Round	Def. (6) Portland Trail Blazers, 4-2	Def. (7) Philadelphia 76ers, 4-1
Conference Semifinals	Def. (2) Los Angeles Lakers, 4-0	Def. (3) Boston Celtics, 4-1
Conference Finals	Def. (4) Oklahoma City Thunder, 4-1	Def. (1) Chicago Bulls, 4-1

Finals history then and now: Mavs-Heat

PLAYER MATCHUPS

MAVERICKS

HEAT

Point Guard
M. James
M. Chalmers
Points: 6.4
Rebounds: 2.1
Assists: 2.5
Shooting Guard
O. Mayo
Points: 11.3
Rebounds: 2.4
Assists: 2.0
D. Wade
Points: 25.5
Rebounds: 6.4
Assists: 4.6
Small Forward
S. Marion
Points: 12.5
Rebounds: 6.9
Assists: 1.4
L. James
Points: 26.7
Rebounds: 7.5
Assists: 7.0
Power Forward
D. Nowitzki
Points: 23.0
Rebounds: 7.0
Assists: 2.6
U. Haslem
Points: 8.0
Rebounds: 8.2
Assists: 0.5
Center
C. Kaman
Points: 12.4
Rebounds: 7.0
Assists: 1.4
C. Bosh
Points: 18.7
Rebounds: 8.3
Assists: 1.9