The psychological shadow of the 2006 Finals failure has constantly plagued Dirk Nowitzki, reaching its peak in the first round of the 2007 playoffs.
This season was supposed to be Nowitzki's season of redemption, a chance to make amends for his regrettable loss in 2006. They started anew, with a stronger performance dominating the entire league, aiming for the championship.
However, facing the Golden State Warriors in the first round brought everything to an abrupt halt. In the first game at home, they lost to the Warriors.
It wasn't a matter of luck or mishap, but that they genuinely couldn't beat the Golden State Warriors, which was the most terrifying part.
Throughout the season, they achieved a 67-15 record, adjusting their form promptly after an initial four-game losing streak, and then went on to dominate the entire league.
Other than the Warriors, no team could withstand the unstoppable force of the Dallas Mavericks.
