Dallas Mavericks Win 2011 NBA Finals
Mavericks Defeat Heat in Six Games
Dirk Nowitzki Named Finals MVP
The Dallas Mavericks are the 2011 NBA champions, defeating the Miami Heat in six games to capture their first title in franchise history. Dirk Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP, averaging 26.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
The Mavericks won the first two games of the series at home, but the Heat came back to win the next two games in Miami. However, the Mavericks won Game 5 in Miami and then closed out the series with a 105-95 victory in Game 6 in Dallas.
Nowitzki was a key player for the Mavericks throughout the series. He scored 31 points in the deciding Game 6 and was a consistent force on both ends of the court. The Mavericks also got strong contributions from Jason Terry, who averaged 15.3 points per game, and Tyson Chandler, who averaged 10.8 rebounds per game.
The Heat were led by LeBron James, who averaged 24.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. However, James was not able to lead the Heat to a comeback in the series, as the Mavericks played tough defense on him and forced him into several turnovers.
The Mavericks' victory is a major upset, as they were not expected to defeat the Heat, who were the defending champions. However, the Mavericks played with heart and determination throughout the series and were able to pull off the victory.
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