1. Dallas Mavericks forward Caron Butler has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday.
2. Even when Heat owner Micky Arison opened his comments by congratulating the Mavericks, fans were still booing commissioner David Stern.
3. He and Nowitzki got plenty of help from the supporting cast on Thursday as four Mavericks finished in double figures.
4. Both hit big shots to keep the Mavericks close in the final minutes, but didn't get enough help.
5. The Mavericks finally began aggressive double teams and McGrady found points harder to come by.
6. The only NBA club with a better record is the Dallas Mavericks, who are compiling an impressive streak themselves.
7. Steve Nash wanted to remain with the Dallas Mavericks so much that he promised the team the chance to counter any offer he received.
8. The championship round begins in Dallas with the Mavericks and their maverick owner Mark Cuban hoping to claim the first title in franchise history.
9. After years of playoff underachievement during owner Mark Cuban's tenure, the Mavericks certainly appear primed to change their reputation.
10. The Mavericks looked dazed by the intensity of the postseason in the first two games of the series.