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SERIES DETAILS
(6) MAVERICKS WIN OVER (3) SPURS, 4-1
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T. Parker- PTS: 12
- AST: 3
- REB: 4
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D. Nowitzki- PTS: 20
- AST: 2
- REB: 7
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D. Nowitzki- PTS: 31
- AST: 3
- REB: 9
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T. Duncan- PTS: 30
- AST: 1
- REB: 8
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ESPN STATS & INFORMATION
- The Mavericks have made the playoffs in nine straight years, the second-longest active streak in the NBA (Spurs).
- The Mavericks are the only No. 1 seed to be upset by a No. 8 seed in a seven-game series (2007).
- Jason Kidd has made the postseason in 13 straight years (tied for longest active streak).
- Former Maverick Mark Aguirre had 27 points in a quarter May 5, 1988, against the Rockets. Only Eric "Sleepy" Floyd -- with his 29 on May 10, 1987 -- had more points in a single quarter.
- The Mavericks scored 83 points in the first half against the Kings on May 8, 2003, the second-most points in a half in NBA history.
- The Spurs have made the postseason in 12 straight years, the longest active streak in the NBA.
- Tim Duncan has never lost a first-round series in which he has played (10-0).
- The Spurs are the only former ABA team to have won an NBA title.
- Tim Duncan has won four NBA titles, tied with Shaquille O'Neal for most by an active player.
- The Spurs won their first NBA title 10 years ago (1999).
PLAYER MATCHUPS
MAVERICKS
SPURS
Point Guard

- J. Kidd
- Points: 9.0
Rebounds: 6.2
Assists: 8.7

- T. Parker
- Points: 22.0
Rebounds: 3.1
Assists: 6.9
Shooting Guard

- A. Wright
- Points: 7.3
Rebounds: 2.1
Assists: 1.2

- R. Mason Jr.
- Points: 11.8
Rebounds: 3.1
Assists: 2.1
Small Forward

- J. Howard
- Points: 18.0
Rebounds: 5.1
Assists: 1.6

- M. Finley
- Points: 9.7
Rebounds: 3.3
Assists: 1.4
Power Forward

- D. Nowitzki
- Points: 25.9
Rebounds: 8.4
Assists: 2.4

- T. Duncan
- Points: 19.3
Rebounds: 10.7
Assists: 3.5
Center

- E. Dampier
- Points: 5.7
Rebounds: 7.1
Assists: 1.0

- M. Bonner
- Points: 8.2
Rebounds: 4.8
Assists: 1.0
TEAM STATS
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PPG
- 101.7
- 97.0
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RPG
- 42.7
- 41.0
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APG
- 21.7
- 21.2
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FG%
- 46.204
- 46.556
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FT%
- 81.857
- 76.112
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3P%
- .350
- .386
SEASON SERIES
PLAYOFF HISTORY
Championships: 0
Last Championship: Never won title
Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round
Championships: 4
Last Championship: 2007
Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference Finals
FEATURED COMMENT
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EXPERT PICKS
CONTENT ARCHIVE
Monday, June 15
- Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title
- Sheridan: Howard, Nelson sat and watched as Lakers celebrated
- Broussard: Why Phil Jackson is the greatest coach
- PER Diem: Lakers can be better in 2009-10
Sunday, June 14
Saturday, June 13
- Sheridan: Turkoglu has many free-agency options
- Daily Dime: Magic's style delivers points, but not a crucial Finals win
- Stein: The man who brought Kobe to L.A. relishing NBA Finals
- Adande: Odom or Ariza? It appears the Lakers will have to choose
Friday, June 12
- Broussard: Why did Game 3 hero sit out fourth?
- Sheridan: Magic find a way to lose
- Daily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4
Thursday, June 11
Wednesday, June 10
- Daily Dime: Can the Magic pull even?
- Daily Dime: Rafer redeems himself
- PER Diem: Magic's D met its match?
- Adande: Bryant's winning touch missing in Game 3
Tuesday, June 9
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