April 29, 2009 (Part 4); Mavs oust Spurs in five games

The Mavericks looked like they were the higher seeded team in this series.

They defeated the San Antonio Spurs in just five games, ending it today, with the score of 106-93.

This marks the first first round exit by the Spurs in nine years, and this also marks the Mavs' first playoff series win in three years.

The Spurs are now having a championship drought, based on their standards. They are now denied of an NBA Finals trip for three seasons, including this one, the longest gap they had since winning the 1999 and 2003 titles. The Spurs have won 4 titles in 9 years, winning in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

The Mavericks are led by former MVP Dirk Nowitzki with 31 points and 9 rebounds on 11 out of 17 from the field and a perfect 8 out of 8 from the free throw line. Sixth man of the year Jason Terry had 19 points and 4 assists off the bench. Josh Howard produced 17 points and 8 rebounds. Jason Kidd had 12 points and 5 assists. Erick Dampier had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while J.J. Barea finished the game with 10 points and 5 rebounds.

The Spurs on the other hand were led by Tim Duncan with 30 points and 8 rebounds. Tony Parker added 26 points and 12 assists. And that pretty much says it all for the Spurs, whose role players are not a factor for this series. Michael Finley and George Hill both had 9 points while sharpshooter Roger Mason Jr., finished the game with just a single point, coming from a free throw basket.

The Mavs will now move on to the West Semis. They will face the winner of the Denver-New Orleans series. The Mavs now join the Lakers and the Cavs as the first three teams to move on to the second round.

Game 5
Dallas 106
San Antonio 93
AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
DAL: Dirk Nowitzki- 31 pts, 9 rebs, 3 assts, 1 stl.
SAS: Tim Duncan- 30 pts, 8 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl.
Mavericks win series 4-1
Mavericks moves on to West Semis; faces winner of Denver-New Orleans series.

One more to come!

The Wizard was here... :)