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(2) NUGGETS WIN OVER (6) MAVERICKS, 4-1
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ESPN STATS & INFORMATION

  • The Mavericks have made the playoffs in nine straight seasons, the second-longest active streak in the NBA (Spurs).
  • The Mavericks are the only No. 1 seed to be upset by a No. 8 seed in a seven-game series (2007).
  • Jason Kidd has made the postseason in 13 straight years (tied for longest active streak).
  • Former Maverick Mark Aguirre had 27 points in a quarter on May 5, 1988, against the Rockets. Only Eric "Sleepy" Floyd -- with his 29 on May 10, 1987 -- had more points in a single quarter.
  • The Mavericks scored 83 points in the first half against the Kings on May 8, 2003, the second-most points in a half in NBA history.
  • The Nuggets had lost seven consecutive postseason series before beating the Hornets this postseason.
  • Until this year, the Nuggets had not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 1994.
  • The Nuggets are the only active former ABA franchise never to win a title in the ABA or NBA.
  • Carmelo Anthony has won only one postseason series (1-5).
  • George Karl has taken five franchises to the postseason. Only Larry Brown has done it with more teams (seven).

PLAYER MATCHUPS

MAVERICKS
NUGGETS
  • Point Guard
  • J. Kidd
    J. Kidd
    Points: 9.0
    Rebounds: 6.2
    Assists: 8.7
    C. Billups
    C. Billups
    Points: 17.7
    Rebounds: 3.0
    Assists: 6.4
  • Shooting Guard
  • A. Wright
    A. Wright
    Points: 7.3
    Rebounds: 2.1
    Assists: 1.2
    D. Jones
    D. Jones
    Points: 5.4
    Rebounds: 2.1
    Assists: 1.0
  • Small Forward
  • J. Howard
    J. Howard
    Points: 18.0
    Rebounds: 5.1
    Assists: 1.6
    C. Anthony
    C. Anthony
    Points: 22.8
    Rebounds: 6.8
    Assists: 3.4
  • Power Forward
  • D. Nowitzki
    D. Nowitzki
    Points: 25.9
    Rebounds: 8.4
    Assists: 2.4
    K. Martin
    K. Martin
    Points: 11.7
    Rebounds: 6.0
    Assists: 2.0
  • Center
  • E. Dampier
    E. Dampier
    Points: 5.7
    Rebounds: 7.1
    Assists: 1.0
    N. Hilario
    N. Hilario
    Points: 14.6
    Rebounds: 7.8
    Assists: 1.4

TEAM STATS

    • PPG
    • 101.7
    • 104.3
    • RPG
    • 42.7
    • 41.6
    • APG
    • 21.7
    • 22.2
    • FG%
    • 46.204
    • 46.974
    • FT%
    • 81.857
    • 76.035
    • 3P%
    • .350
    • .371

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SEASON SERIES

Denver leads 4-0

PLAYOFF HISTORY

Championships: 0

Last Championship: Never won title

Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round

Championships: 0

Last Championship: Never won title

Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round

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