When was the last time the Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA finals?

The Mavericks entered the 2010-2011 season with a roster led by the enigmatic Dirk Nowitzki, a 7-foot sharpshooter from Germany. Despite their regular-season success and reaching the finals, they were often overshadowed by star-studded teams like the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Boston Celtics in the regular season.

Once in the NBA Finals the Mavericks faced the newly formed Miami Heat, of by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. The Heat were the favorites, their “Big Three” dominated the league. But the Mavericks had other plans or the finals.

Humility beat the super team of Miami in Dallas

The series swung back and forth, each game a heart-stopping affair. On June 12, 2011, in front of a raucous home crowd, the Dallas Mavericks secured their first NBA championship. Dirk Nowitzki, the unassuming superstar, was named Finals MVP.

The 2011 Mavericks weren’t just champions; they were a testament to resilience, teamwork, and the belief that heart could overcome talent. Their Cinderella story remains an inspiration to underdogs.

For ESPN BET the favorites to win are the Celtics at -250 while they have the Mavericks at +240.

Now with Luka and Kyrie on the team they guys from Dallas are chasing their second ring. Is nto gonna be easy as they still have to be a great Minnesota Timberlwolves. For now Dllas lead the series 1-0. They were able to secure a win while away from home, this positions them with an advantage.