How the Mavericks can win the NBA Finals

Dirk Nowitkzi / Keith Allison

Although Dallas can not match the star power of Miami they do have their own superstar and a strong supporting cast. Here are three things the Mavericks will have to do to keep up with the Heat.

1. Give Dirk Nowitzki the Ball

On offense this is the one man which would create a defensive match-up against the Heats elite defense. Lebron James doesn't have the height to guard Nowitzki's lethal jumper and the Heats big men don't have the quickness to stay in front of him. Nowitzki has been unstoppable in the playoffs thus far and this must continue to be for Dallas to have a chance of winning the series.

2. Shoot the three

Though this may be difficult considering the speed of Maimi's defense and their ability to close out on three point shooters Dallas has been lethal from three so far. In the playoffs the Mavericks have hit a remarkable 38.8% from three. Hitting timely threes will help put away the Heat or keep the game close when the Heat go on a run which they surely will at some point.


3. Control Lebron James and Dwayne Wade

The Mavericks don't have any single player who can match-up with either James or Wade. In order to keep them under control Dallas will have to throw double teams and zone defenses at Lebron and Wade to keep them out of the paint. Forcing Wade and Lebron into shooting jumpers and securing the rebounds when they miss will keep Dallas in the game.