With the Dallas Mavericks set to retire Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey on January 5th, the time seems right to look back on some of Dirk’s greatest playoff moments. The 2011 and 2006 finals runs are the moments most look back on as Dirk’s most impressive. However, the 2009 series versus the Denver Nuggets was one of Dirk’s best.
This series followed a series in which the 6th seeded Mavericks defeated the 3rd seeded Spurs in five games. The Mavericks faced off against the Nuggets, who were led by Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups.