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June 8, 2011 at 4:25AM

Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks

He shot poorly but came through when it mattered, with 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including a huge drive for a layup with 14.4 seconds left to give Dallas a three-point lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Free throws missed by Dwyane Wade in nine attempts, including a big one with 30.1 seconds remaining.

8-2 Dallas' record at home this postseason.

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