The Dallas Mavericks are one win away from returning to the Finals. Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Dallas produced a remarkable comeback to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 in overtime with German Dirk Nowitzki making 40 points and pushing the Mavericks within one win of clinching a place in the NBA finals. Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Mavericks pushed the Thunder to the brink of elimination. The Thunder vowed to avenge a Game 3 loss, but they couldn't hold off the Mavs. Dirk Nowitzki had 40 points and Dallas took a 3-1 lead in the West finals with a 112-105 win in OT. (05-23) 21:40 PDT Oklahoma City (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes... Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki set a playoff record that could stand for many years to come. Check out the video of Dirk making 24 consecutive free throws for the NBA record. Nowitzki scored 40 points on 12-of-20 shooting during the Mavs' 112-105 win over the Thunder in overtime Monday. [...] Read more Dirk Nowitzki news Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and made two go-ahead free throws with 19.5 seconds left before Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant made a crucial turnover, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 96-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Game 1. Dirk Nowitzki finishes with 40 points as Dallas rallies from a 15-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation before winning in overtime to take 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals. OKLAHOMA CITY -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. DALLAS -- Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has a sprained right knee and will miss Tuesday night's game against Toronto. Dirk Nowitzki's 18 points leads Dallas to 93-87 win in Game 3 of their Western Conference final Nick Collison's Big Swat on Dirk Check out Nick Collison as he comes up with the big block on Dirk Nowitzki during the frantic play around the rim. Visit www.nba.com for more highlights. From: NBA Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:22 More in Sports Related Breaking News Stories: 1. Swat road links being restored 2. Swat road links being restored 3. Swat residents face harsh winter The Count: His form may not be classical, but the Mavericks' seven-footer has a sweet touch from outside, where he takes and makes the bulk of his shots. The Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki had a historic night, going 24-for-24 from the line in the Mavericks victory. The Bulls' Derrick Rose has stamped himself as an MVP front-runner this season. (Chris Sweda/Tribune) _Reporters from Tribune newspapers around the nation give their take on the question of the day. Leave a comment with your opinion, and check back all day for updates._ **Who deserves to win the NBA's MVP award?** **K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune** I don't need Rose-colored glasses -- or any glasses, for that matter -- to get past any alleged hometown bias and anoint Derrick Rose as this season's most valuable player. Simply put, no players has achieved more with less. The Bulls have endured two major injuries this season, losing Carlos Boozer for 15 games and Joakim Noah for 30. And yet they are in contention for the conference's top seed, far surpassing any and all preseason prognostications. This is because of Rose, who has grown in myriad ways, from his 3-point shooting to his defensive play to his command of games and ability to close them. Other players, as usual, are having great seasons, and Dwight Howard comes as close to Rose for matching what he means on a playoff-bound team. But the Bulls' record is better than Magic, which is why ...
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