Dirk Nowitzki hit a 19-foot fadeaway jumper to give the Mavericks a thrilling 115-113 overtime win over the upstart Bucks.
Video: Dirk Nowitzki’s Buzzer Beater
Is there a tougher cover in the NBA than Dirk Nowitzki? He’s a seven-footer who can hit shots from anywhere on the court, no matter how much you try to bother him. There are tons of tough covers -- LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade -- but none are as frustrating to guard as Dirk.
Case in point:
Read Article >Dirk Hits Game-Winner, Mavs Triumph In Overtime At Milwaukee, 115-113
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki beat the overtime buzzer and the Bucks, sinking a jumper from the left of the foul line, giving the Mavericks a 115-113 win over Milwaukee.
Nowitzki led the way with 32 points and 11 rebounds as Dallas won its third straight game. Drew Gooden tacked on 22 points and 14 boards, while Jason Kidd narrowly missed a triple-double with nine points, 10 rebounds and 17 assists. Jason Terry scored 19 in the win.
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