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Players for the Miami Heat appeared emotionally drained after their crushing loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.

Following the Miami Heat's loss in the NBA finals to the Dallas Mavericks, Heat star Lebron James ripped into critics who were happy to see James fall short of the title.

Former Bulls' forward had previously spoken highly of LeBron James

In the 2002-2003 NBA season, Jason Kidd averaged 18.7 points per game, shot 41% from the field, had 31 double-doubles, and took his team to the NBA finals ... and lost. Eight years later, at a grizzly 38 years of age, Kidd finally got his ring.

Dallas Mavericks defeated Miami Heat to clinch their first NBA championship.

As the Miami Heat were losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the final minutes of Game 6 in the NBA Finals, players including Heat stars Lebron James and Dwyane Wade appeared to just give up.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named the NBA Finals MVP for his performance throughout the series against the Miami Heat as the Mavericks beat the Heat 105-95 in Game 6.

Dirk Nowitzki, 32, has finally won it all and he will probably come down as the best international player to ever play the game of basketball in the stage of NBA.

With the game sealed and the NBA title all but decided, cameras panned toward the exit where Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitski exited the court for the locker room with approximately two seconds left in the game.

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 105-95 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the NBA title for the first time in team history.

The Dallas Mavericks are leading the Miami Heat 53-51 at halftime in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Miami. The game has been a rollercoaster ride of a half with wild swings and extended scoring runs by both teams.

The Finals features two great players rising to the challenge.

According to The Hollywood Gossip, Internet rumors have surfaced claiming that LeBron's longtime girlfriend, Savanna Brinson, had an affair with Washington Wizards forward Rashard Lewis.

The New York Knicks hosted several players yesterday at their training center in Westchester County, N.Y., including a sharpshooter--Andrew Goudelock.

The outspoken commentator lobs more jabs at the Miami Heat

The owners of the Philadelphia 76ers are negotiating with an investment group headed by Joshua Harris for the sale of the NBA team.

Mark Jackson was chosen by the Golden State Warriors to be their new head coach, ending speculation among New York fans that the former Knicks point guard would replace New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni in the current shakeup, which included the departure of Knicks President Donnie Walsh.

Former NBA point guard Mark Jackson has been named the new head coach of the Golden State Warriors. After an extensive search and numerous candidates being linked to the team, the Warriors finally selected the 17 year NBA veteran and basketball analyst.

Shaquille O'Neal one of the most dominant players ever to play the game of basketball, recently said via Twitter he would be ending his 19 year NBA career.

Dirk Nowitzki played with an injured finger but that did not stop him from scoring the Mavericks game winning basket with less than 4 seconds in the game for one of the greatest comeback games you will see. Miami could not convert on a Dwayne Wade 3-pointer on the final play and the Heat will now need to win a game in order to come comeback home in the series. The Mavericks will play the next 3 games at home, giving them an opportunity to secure an NBA title in Dallas.

With Donnie Walsh stepping down, Isiah Thomas should not step in.