2011 NBA Finals vs Miami Heat
The Mavs' lone title came in 2011, led by a resilient Dirk Nowitzki.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 4–2 in the 2011 NBA Finals to win their first NBA championship. Dirk Nowitzki was named Finals MVP.
Lore & Background
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks to their only NBA championship in 2011, playing through a strained tendon in his left middle finger that occurred in Game 1. Nowitzki shot 36.4% from three-point range in the Finals.
Reader's Guide
The Mavericks' 2011 championship is the only NBA title in franchise history. The team also reached the NBA Finals in 2006 and 2024.
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