The Dallas Mavericks surprised fans with their first-ever championship win over the Miami Heat in 2011. After trailing 2-1 in the Finals, the Mavericks won the championship in six games. They were the only team since 1988 to come back and win the Finals after being down two or more times during the series. This was the second time the Mavericks met the Heat in the Finals (perviously the Heat defeated the Mavericks in 2006). The Mavericks’ win marks the first time since 1999 that the Dallas Fort Worth areas celebrated a major sports win.
Today in Sports History: June 12
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks is interviewed by NBATV after the Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 105-95 in Game Six to capture the 2011 NBA Finals Championship on June 12, 2011 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)