Who Won the NBA Finals in 2011?

The NBA Finals in 2011 were one of the most exciting ever. The championship series went to seven games, with the Dallas Mavericks ultimately winning the title.

The NBA Finals in 2011

In 2011, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat to win the NBA Finals. It was a hard fought series, with the Mavericks winning in six games. Now, let’s take a look at the events leading up to the Finals.

The teams

In 2011, the NBA Finals were held between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks were led by star players such as Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry, while the Heat had superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. The Mavericks ended up winning the series in six games, with Nowitzki being named the Finals MVP.

The players

The NBA Finals in 2011 was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2010–11 season, and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks defeated the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat 4 games to 2 to win their first NBA championship. The Mavericks became the first former ABA team to win an NBA title, and this was the first Finals series since 2006 in which neither of the prior year’s participants competed (since the league finals expanded from 5 games in 1984). This was also the first Finals since 1991 not to involve either of the two most recent NBA champions. As of 2021, it is also the most recent Finals in which neither team had previously won a championship.

The Mavericks won Game 1 95–93 on a field goal by Dirk Nowitzki with 3 seconds left. Miami responded by winning Game 2 88–86. The teams then split Games 3 and 4, with each winning on their home court. Dallas took a 3–2 lead by winning Game 5 92–84 as Nowitzki scored 10 of his 21 points in a decisive fourth-quarter run that ultimately gave them victory despite shooting just 6-of-23 from three-point range as a team. James had 36 points and 10 rebounds while Wade added 24 points but they were unable to close out Dallas at home as Nowitzki led a Mavericks rally in the fourth quarter with 12 points, including two clutch three-pointers that sealed their maiden NBA title. He finished with 21 points and was named Finals MVP for his efforts. James struggled with his shot throughout much of the series but still managed to average a triple double for
the entire series with per game averages of 8.6 rebounds, 9 assists and 24 points.

The games

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Finals in 2011. They defeated the Miami Heat in six games. This was the Mavericks’ first ever NBA Championship.

Game one

The Dallas Mavericks won the opening game 122–111. The game was close throughout, with the score tied eleven times and neither team leading by more than seven points. With under a minute left in the fourth quarter, the Mavericks bench scored ten unanswered points to seal the victory. Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 27 points and eight rebounds, while Jason Terry scored 26 points off the bench. LeBron James had a triple double for Miami with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, but shot only 9-of-25 from the field. Chris Bosh was also in double figures with 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Game two

The Miami Heat won game two of the NBA finals on Thursday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks, 95-93, in a hard-fought game that featured a number of lead changes. Miami’s LeBron James had a game-high 29 points, while Dwyane Wade chipped in 21. For the Mavericks, Jason Terry led the way with 22 points.

The series now shifts to Dallas for games three and four.

Game three

The games – (Who Won the NBA Finals in 2011?)
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The Mavericks came out swinging in game three, racing to an early lead and never looking back. The final score was 86-83, with Dallas winningPatterson led the team in scoring with 21 points, while Nowitzki and Terry each had 19. Barea added 14 off the bench. For the Heat, James had 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Wade had 19 points and Bosh added 18.

The result

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Finals in 2011. They beat the Miami Heat in six games. This was the Mavericks’ first NBA championship.

The final score

The Mavericks won the series 4-2. In the deciding Game 6, the Mavericks defeated the Heat 105–95. Dirk Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP, becoming the first European-born player to receive the award.

The MVP

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh not only formed a superteam in Miami, but they also brought home the championship trophy in 2011. James was named the Finals MVP after averaging 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. He also had two clutch blocks in the final minutes of Game 7 to help secure the win for the Heat.