World Champions
The Dallas Mavericks finally gave up the 2005-2006 National Basketball Association title to
fellow Finals first-timers Miami Heat on another close game (Game 6) 92-95 Wednesday morning (Manila time) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Florida-based cagers win the series over the Texans 4-2.
Dwyane Wade, hero of all Miami's four straight victories, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead his team to its first ever franchise championship trophy. Shaquille O'Neal, with just 9 points and 12 boards, secured his fourth ring while Alonso Mourning (8 points, 6 rebounds) and Gary Payton (2 points, 1 board) now own one each after 12 and 15 seasons as NBA pros, respectively.
Again, as a usual side-comment of a Mavs-fan, it could have been 3-all and a Game 7 would have
been played on Friday (Manila time) should Jason Terry (16 points, 1 rebound) knock off the three-pointer in the dying seconds to force an overtime. Okay, enough of the SHOUDA WOULDA COULDA situations... after all, the Mavs showcased a fantastic match-up with the Heat as they lose only by an average of 7.5 points (Games 3, 5-OT and 6 are decided by just 2, 1 and 3 points respectively) and as they normed 9.5 winning margins in their 2 triumphs in Games 1 and 2. Dirk Nowitski led the Mavs in scoring in the final game with 29 markers and 15 boards.
What more can I say? Glückwunsch-Miami Hitze! Job-gut gemachte Dallas Außenseiter!
Miami's first title gave Pat Riley his fifth ring as a coach after strategizing for the Lakers' four crowns in the 1980's. He is now tied with John Kundla and is just behind Phil Jackson and Red Auerbach with nine apiece.
Miami hadn't won in Dallas since 2002.
fellow Finals first-timers Miami Heat on another close game (Game 6) 92-95 Wednesday morning (Manila time) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Florida-based cagers win the series over the Texans 4-2.Dwyane Wade, hero of all Miami's four straight victories, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead his team to its first ever franchise championship trophy. Shaquille O'Neal, with just 9 points and 12 boards, secured his fourth ring while Alonso Mourning (8 points, 6 rebounds) and Gary Payton (2 points, 1 board) now own one each after 12 and 15 seasons as NBA pros, respectively.
Again, as a usual side-comment of a Mavs-fan, it could have been 3-all and a Game 7 would have
been played on Friday (Manila time) should Jason Terry (16 points, 1 rebound) knock off the three-pointer in the dying seconds to force an overtime. Okay, enough of the SHOUDA WOULDA COULDA situations... after all, the Mavs showcased a fantastic match-up with the Heat as they lose only by an average of 7.5 points (Games 3, 5-OT and 6 are decided by just 2, 1 and 3 points respectively) and as they normed 9.5 winning margins in their 2 triumphs in Games 1 and 2. Dirk Nowitski led the Mavs in scoring in the final game with 29 markers and 15 boards.What more can I say? Glückwunsch-Miami Hitze! Job-gut gemachte Dallas Außenseiter!
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TRIVIAS:
The Heat became the first team to rally from an 0-2 deficit to win the finals since the NBA went to its 2-3-2 format. Only two other teams ever did it: The Boston Celtics in 1969, and the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977.Miami's first title gave Pat Riley his fifth ring as a coach after strategizing for the Lakers' four crowns in the 1980's. He is now tied with John Kundla and is just behind Phil Jackson and Red Auerbach with nine apiece.
Miami hadn't won in Dallas since 2002.
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UPDATE!!!
UPDATE!!!
The Brits avoided a second round encounter with the mighty host Germany squad in the 2006 FIFA World CupTM
posted by oNiN at 6/21/2006 12:48:00 PM
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