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Flashback: Dirk, Mavs' comeback for the ages steals Game 2 of NBA Finals vs. LeBron, Heat

MIAMI — Playful body punches were being exchanged, but there had yet to be a knockout blow.

So the Mavericks took notice. Then took offense.

While the Miami Heat started dancing early, the Mavericks enhanced their Comeback Kings reputation with one of the most stunning rallies in NBA Finals history, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the final 6:20 to pull out a 95-93 victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

SEVEN YEARS AGO TODAY...

Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) hits game-winning layup with 3.6 seconds left to complete 15-point 4Q comeback vs. LeBron James and the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the 2011 #NBAFinals

ud83dudcfdufe0f: @dallasmavs #MFFL @mcuban pic.