Mavericks top Heat for first NBA champ title
2011-06-13 11:19:53
The Dallas Mavericks ended three decades of frustration by capturing their first championship with a 105-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday to win the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-2.
Mavericks' Nowitzki named NBA Finals MVP
2011-06-13 12:35:31
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named the most valuable player of the NBA Finals after leading his team to their first championship on Sunday.
Mavericks stifle Heat to edge closer to first title
2011-06-10 13:08:29
The Dallas Mavericks moved to the brink of their first NBA championship by defeating the Miami Heat 112-103 on Thursday to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven finals series.
Spoelstra vows to get James back on track offensively
2011-06-09 10:15:39
James has been particularly tentative in the fourth quarter, having scored a total of nine points in four games. Miami coach said he would be more involved in the offense in Game Five.
Nash not ready to crown Heat an NBA dynasty
2011-06-09 10:09:54
Two-time National Basketball Association MVP Steve Nash said on Wednesday that predictions of a championship dynasty for the Miami Heat could be premature.
Ailing Nowitzki moves Mavericks closer to title
2011-06-09 09:51:03
Dirk Nowitzki has ignored the torn tendon in his finger, battled through a sinus infection, and scoffed at a fever to have the Dallas Mavericks believing their first NBA title is within reach.
Ailing Nowitzki lifts Mavericks, NBA finals tied
2011-06-08 12:37:00
The Dallas Mavericks put on a late surge to overwhelm the Miami Heat and win 86-83 on Tuesday, tying the NBA finals series at 2-2.
Allen agrees to stay with Celtics another year
2011-06-08 09:25:15
All-Star guard Ray Allen, a vital cog in the Boston Celtics' success, has exercised his option to remain with the team next season, the Celtics said on Tuesday.
Mavs' Haywood to play against the Heat in Game 4
2011-06-08 09:11:16
Dallas Mavericks back-up center Brendan Haywood was cleared to play in Tuesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, coach Rick Carlisle said.
The calm before Game 4 storm
2011-06-07 10:25:08
Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) and Chris Bosh joke during practice for the NBA Finals basketball series against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas June 6, 2011.
LeBron says winning will take care of his legacy
2011-06-07 09:42:22
LeBron James bristled Monday at the idea his offensive prowess in the NBA Finals has been a disappointment and that his unwillingness to take charge down the stretch could ultimately affect his legacy.
Yao: I'm motivated by daughter
2011-06-07 08:12:46
The injured Houston Rockets center hopes Amy can watch him play while growing up.
