10 Best NBA Playoff wins in Dallas Mavericks history

Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd
Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd / MARK RALSTON/GettyImages
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1. Game 2 fourth quarter comeback in 2011 Finals against Heat

Yes, there is another win that is better than winning the Finals. If this win doesn't happen, it's very likely that the Mavs don't have an opportunity to clinch the Finals in six games.

The Mavs entered Game 2 of the 2011 NBA Finals trailing the Miami Heat 1-0 in the series on the road. Game 2 was a must-win for the Mavs.

The game was tied at 51 at halftime, but the Heat took control off of the Mavs' turnovers and took a four-point lead entering the fourth quarter. But, all hope appeared to be gone when the Mavs found themselves trailing 88-73 with 7:13 remaining in the fourth quarter. A comeback looked daunting, but the Mavs refused to quit.

The Mavs went on a 17-2 run to tie the game at 90 with 57.6 seconds remaining. Nowitzki would then give the Mavs a 93-90 after making a wide-open 3-pointer with 26.7 seconds remaining. All hope appeared to be gone for the Heat. But, LeBron James found Mario Chalmers wide open off an inbound pass, and Chalmers made a three to tie the game at 93 less than two seconds after the game was tied.

With the game tied, the Mavs called on Nowitzki again. While being defended by Chris Bosh, Nowitzki attacked the rim, and made a layup with 3.6 seconds remaining to give Dallas a 95-93 win. Dwyane Wade missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer to win the game for the Heat, and the Mavs won Game 2 to even the series at one game a piece.

The improbable comeback was complete, and the Mavs stunned the NBA world. The win will be unforgotten in not only Mavs history, but NBA history too.

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