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It has been five years since the Heat and Mavs made their one and only trip to the NBA finals and what a memorable final it was.
Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry looking like they would carry Dallas to the title until Dwyane Wade took the Heat on his back and carried them to a championship.
Not everyone believes Wade did that alone.
If you believe the Mark Cubans of the world, the Mavs had that series taken from them by the officials who actively aided and abetted Wade at every step.
Cuban, the Mavs owner then and now, watched his team take the first two in that series on home court, get giddy at the thought of a title, then travel down to Miami and become completely unglued over the next three.
His problem? He was convinced every time Wade had the ball and his Mavs had the audacity to defend him, they were called for fouls.
Cuban, never one to stew silently, had a meltdown during and after Game 5 and paid handsomely to the league offices for it.
By Game 6 back in Dallas, Cuban had calmed down but the Heat rolled on, winning 95-92, and celebrating an NBA championship on Dallas’ court.
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Looking forward to the rematch...
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