Dallas Morning News · Apr 16, 2015
Dirk Nowitzki finishes second on Mavericks in scoring for first time since 2000
Apr 10, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) and guard Monta Ellis (11) look on during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY SportsThe last time a Maverick other than Nowitzki led the team in scoring was the 1999-2000 season, when Michael Finley averaged 22.6 points to runner-up Nowitzki’s 17.5 average.
In recent years, Nowitzki repeatedly has said it was about time for other Mavericks to become the top scorer, and now it’s finally happened.
Monta Ellis finished the regular season with a 19.0 average to Nowitzki’s 17.3.
