Today's NBA games

[Johnny Karp]

The NBA FInals series is now tied at 1 after the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 95-93 in Game 2 at AmericanAirlines Arena. Dirk Nowitzki was the man who led the Mavericks as he scored 24 points, including the winning layup with three seconds remaining. Nowitzki also hit a key 3-pointer in the final minute to put the Mavericks ahead 93-90. Miami had one last chance, but Dwyane Wade missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Wade led all scorers with 36 points while forward LeBron James had 20 points and eight rebounds. The Maverickss had three other players in double-figures apart from Nowitzki: Shawn Marion (20 points), Jason Terry (16) and Tyson Chandler (13).

Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat 95-93

Game 3 is Sunday at AmericanAirlines Center at 8 p.m, stay tuned for the odds.

[Johnny Karp]

Here are the odds for Sunday's game 3, courtesy of Intertops:

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks - Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Miami Heat +2.5      -110     Dallas Mavericks -2.5      -110
Game Total OVER 188.5      -115     Game Total UNDER 188.5      -105
Miami Heat To Win      +125     Dallas Mavericks To Win      -145
Miami Heat 1st Half +1.5      -115     Dallas Mavericks 1st Half -1.5      -105
1st Half Total OVER 95      -110     1st Half Total UNDER 95      -110

Good luck!

[Johnny Karp]

The Miami Heat earned a narrow win in game 3 of the NBA Finals but that was good enough to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Dwyane Wade and the Heat survived a fourth-quarter push by Dirk Nowitzki as Wade scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, but Miami needed a clutch bucket from Chris Bosh and a late defensive stop by Udonis Haslem to offset Nowitzki's 34-point, 11-rebound night. Bosh finished with 18 points and LeBron James added 17 points and nine assists. Jason Terry scored 15 off the Dallas bench. The Mavericks got 11 rebounds from Tyson Chandler and 10 assists, nine points and six boards from Jason Kidd.

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks 88-86

Game 4 is Tuesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, stay tuned for the odds!

[Johnny Karp]

Game 4 coming up tonight, here are the odds from Intertops:

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks - Game 4
Miami Heat +3      -110     Dallas Mavericks -3      -110
Game Total OVER 186.5      -110     Game Total UNDER 186.5      -110
Miami Heat To Win      +125     Dallas Mavericks To Win      -145
Miami Heat 1st Half +1.5      -110     Dallas Mavericks 1st Half -1.5      -110
1st Half Total OVER 93.5      -110     1st Half Total UNDER 93.5      -110

Good luck!

[Johnny Karp]

The head to head battle continues in the NBA Final as the Dallas Mavericks managed to tie the series at 2-2 after winning game 4 86 to 83. Dirk Nowitzki dealt with a 101-degree fever and scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including a decisive drive with 14.4 seconds left. Dwyane Wade had 32 points for Miami but fumbled away the Heat's final possession. Jason Terry added 17 points for the Mavericks, Shawn Marion scored 16 and Tyson Chandler had 13 points and 16 rebounds while Chris Bosh scored 24 for Miami but LeBron James scored a postseason-low eight points on 3-for-11 shooting.

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks 83-86

Game 5 is Thursday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

[Johnny Karp]

Game 5 coming up tonight with the series tied at 2-2, here are the odds from Intertops:

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks - Game 5
Miami Heat +1.5      -115     Dallas Mavericks -1.5      -105
Game Total OVER 184.5      -110     Game Total UNDER 184.5      -110
Miami Heat 1st Half +0.5      -105     Dallas Mavericks 1st Half -0.5      -115
1st Half Total OVER 93      -110     1st Half Total UNDER 93      -110

Good luck!

[Johnny Karp]

The Dallas Mavericks are ahead for the first time in the NBA Finals series as they beat the Miami Heat 112 to 103 in game 5 and lead the series 3-2. Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points while LeBron James responded with a triple-double: 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. James was disappointed though, here's what he said after the game: "At the end of the day, all it's about is a win or a loss. Triple-double means absolutely nothing in a loss. So we will be better in Game 6 on Sunday."

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks 103-112

Dallas can now wrap up their first championship if they win in Game 6 at Miami on Sunday night, stay tuned for the odds!

[Johnny Karp]

Here are the odds for Sunday's NBA Finals game 6, lines from Intertops:

Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat - Game 6
Dallas Mavericks +5.5      -110     Miami Heat -5.5      -110
Game Total OVER 187      -115     Game Total UNDER 187      -105
Dallas Mavericks To Win      +210     Miami Heat To Win      -250
Dallas Mavericks 1st Half +3      -105     Miami Heat 1st Half -3      -115
1st Half Total OVER 94.5      -105     1st Half Total UNDER 94.5      -115

Good luck!

[Johnny Karp]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 105-95 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, winning the series 4-2 and the very first title in franchise history. Guard Jason Terry scored a game-high 27 points while forward Dirk Nowitzki, who was deservedly named Finals MVP, added 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Heat were led by LeBron James, who scored 21 points and had six assists while Chris Bosh added 19 points and eight rebounds and Dwyane Wade added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat 105-95