Dirk Drops 40 PTS To Lead Mavs In Game 4 |

In this #NBATogetherLive Classic Game, we look back to Game 4 of the WCF when Dirk had a CLUTCH 40-PT game to lead the Mavericks to victory over the Thunder.
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[@theguestofhonour]

Hearing them talk about the beards defence 12 years ago and seeing how he hasn’t improved is insane.

[@brucelau2023]

Truly Dirk’s 2011 playoff run , considered to be one of the greats , 32 years old and got over that hump to win it all

[@malikcarty9650]

Fax yo he beat Kobe kd and Bron Wade and Bosh in this one playoff run

[@cyber6sapien]

Beating nine future Hall of Famers along the way!

[@leoncatchme5566]

Yeah pretty sure. Dallas’ 2011 was surely one of the most greatest playoff run in history. Defeating rising superteam like Blazers and OKC and outplaying and sweeping defending champ Lakers. And the cherry on top, the newly formed Lebron’s mega superteam. I’m glad Dallas had their revenge against Wade’s 2006 championship much more nicer since Lebron and Bosh was there.

[@andylee6147]

Leon CatchMe indeed Dallas should’ve won the 2006 title

[@sergiodarosa1034]

@@leoncatchme5566 how were the blazers relevant then

[@wrestlingque5560]

DIRK WAS IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS!! HES A LEGEND

[@mrbigman3677]

Will always be dropping 3s in ya face jlt

[@amirm4287]

Dirk was great. Also, go UAPB Lions!

[@philipchampion566]

dirk aint dead bro.

[@josevillalobos820]

@@amirm4287 kkloko

[@brettgrove1224]

RIP KING DIRK! We will never forget you!

[@juan-lz7fq]

I loved this fkn team. Everybody was hyping each other up. Everybody embraced their role, no bs no nothin. Just do your job, who cares about pride, and they win it all.

[@TacticalPower88]

I never seen a team of mostly aged role players compliment each other so well.

[@chrisgould101]

It's like a beta build for the golden state template but not.

[@toemasmeems]

@@chrisgould101makes sense since Don Nelson is the mastermind behind Dallas who went to Golden state for the “We Believe” Warriors

[@nickkuras355]

NBA 1. Stop telling us who wins the game in the title 2. Let us know what year it is Thanks

[@xoxo_keianna]

I thought I was the only one. Got to look at the thumbnail to see the year just put it in the title 😒

[@TheRafaelBond]

real bball fans know this shit anyway lmao

[@etxsports5836]

@@TheRafaelBond Exactly

[@zbrowski155]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@camobricks661]

@@TheRafaelBond OK but for the non "real basketball fans" lol

[@sports3117]

Dirk to me is the greatest European player I've ever seen

[@brianpeng0413]

@@classicfeverr hakeem is african

[@leecm]

@@brianpeng0413 Wait, Africa and Europe aren't the same thing?

[@brianpeng0413]

@@leecm ...

[@Terror832]

Luka is on pace to surpass him but Dirk is the gold standard

[@jjordan93]

i guess toni kukoc...

[@Airestotle09]

Dirk is an all time great because of this game. Those shots he hit in the clutch are just insane

[@arizjones]

15 point lead with 5 minutes to go. Thunder's Harden fouls out, Westbrook goes into choke mode and can't run the offense, and Dirk goes into superhero mode.

[@wantstowin]

dirk might be one of the hardest players to guard in nba history because he doesnt really have an obvious flaw in his game. He has the size to back down smaller forwards, he has a terrific jumpshot from anywhere on the court and hits his free throws so you cant hack him, he is mobile enough to maneuver around the rim, and he has the handles to drive when he needs to. He deserves the ring he's got

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

His lone ring has more value than anything LeBron and Durant achieved combined

[@dj_xxoffthayak7760]

@@RRRRRRRRR33 lmao cap

[@meirdaniel7515]

Yes Dirk and Tim Duncan and Hakeem and Moses Malone and Kareem were very hard to guard, not to mention Joel embiid andn Tim Hardaway

[@raldux9153]

Lmao dumb over hyping this dude 😂😂

[@cole7726]

@@raldux9153 over hyping? Use your eyes

[@avonazil]

I know It's already 2023 but I still miss the Mavs Line up in 2011. Their team back then is just formidable.

[@whitemamba0089]

They on paper don't even seem that good tbh an old ass jason kidd, a mid player in DeShawn, Shawn Marion was pretty old,dirk a beast but old lol, and tyson chandler who I believe was old to. Only 1 star in that line up

[@graysonshouse8576]

Luka Doncic was 12 years old when this game happened

[@benjamin-kh1zz]

hopefully he can do what dirk did

[@jesushealthsave4930]

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[@glenn8886]

And comparing today's Luka with Russ, not disrespect Russ, but Russ's control of the game as a point guard is constantly terrible in the playoffs. He frequently puts wild shots and rushes the pace, his inconsistent shooting, and bad decision making constantly put the Thunders in trouble even though they have one the best scorer, one of the best players in NBA history (KD). If they can replace Russ with today's Luka, man..., I can't imagine how great this team would be. The Thunders need to make tough choices on these future MVP players, sadly, they chose Russ, and we know what was the result...

[@nanox4]

@@glenn8886 100% facts

[@franniemac5717]

Shawn Marion honestly doesn't get enough credit for his role on this team

[@prolific4832]

Almost as good as Phoenix Marion the. Just a bit slower and less accurate shot wise. He was still a huge x factor though

[@Curteezy]

And Tyson Chandler

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

i remember watching this and every time he made the first shot of the game i knew it was gonna be FIRE. The man didn't miss a first shot I think during that series

[@paddypgaming23]

Dirk is insane... what a game

[@cadenr395]

Dirk is a top 20 player of all time no questions asked

[@FrYLocK41]

top 15 for me

[@alexscheuer6035]

Top 15

[@brandensharif4266]

10

[@FrYLocK41]

@@brandensharif4266 I think 10 is stretching it. I say he's #17 lowest, #15 highest

[@brandensharif4266]

@@FrYLocK41 one of the most consistent players of all time made one of the longest playoff appearances as an individual player and ranked 6th all time scoring. I'm sticking with 10

[@imdbtruth]

1:51:06 - Kidd with the clutch strip on Durant 😲 1:51:30 - Kidd basically ends the Thunder's season 1:52:22 - A closer look at the clutch swipe on Durant

[@aneeshramakrishnan1958]

1:35:35 The look of the fans on the sidelines after Nowitzki's "Circus Shot" is priceless.

[@sergiofabrietti9960]

It's unbelievable how much the game has changed in way less then 10 years. I actually prefer this kind of basketball compare to today's.

[@zmalikuwu9145]

Yeah, its weird but fun to watch. The lack of spacing makes every shot more difficult, leading to the ones going in being more impressive

[@rabd3721]

Now it's just Curry or Morant or Durant hitting a 3 pointer 15 feet behind the arc.

[@rellrell1377]

​@@rabd3721 morant? He's literally one of the best dunkers of all time he barely shoots the 3.😂😂

[@XonnoX2103]

@@rellrell1377stop it he's not a good dunker all he does is go for contacts and fails stop glazing ja warrant

[@RKO859]

Mavs had the most impressive playoff runs in history. Beating a very good Portland, then defending Champs Lakers, new and upcoming powerhouse OKC, then LeBron's newly formed big 3.

[@fuckcancerism]

During this time nobody would’ve predicted that Steph Curry would win back to back MVPs and nobody knew who Kawhi Leonard was.

[@rpbinballin5829]

kawhi wasnot in the league yet though

[@slyfox1983]

RP Binballin that's why he said it

[@blackout07blue]

Steph Curry won one championship without Durant. Lebron was never the best player on his own team. And Kawhi Leonard was in the Finals 2 of the following 3 years after this series with the Spurs, but he wasn't even a Top 3 player on his own team then.

[@cruzgomes5660]

@@blackout07blue if lebron wasn't the best on his own team who was

[@lauro.oshiro]

@@cruzgomes5660 mario chalmers and iman shumpert

[@chaeyoungvideos5742]

This is one of the greatest playoff runs ever

[@razkable]

the fact he didn't need a game 7 the fact no major injuries occurred for teams he played against or really all playoff and the fact he lost caron butler.....its right there man as the best run ever...him and rick barry ...its hard to put that one over this cause dirk had the injury to a star teammate and a major injury for roddy a role player as well that no one mentions

[@flamesteam]

@@razkable Yo forget the 1995 playoffs run of Houston

[@ultimatecharisma2822]

@@flamesteam this is more impressive cause jordan didn't even play during those years that Houston won their championship

[@flamesteam]

@@ultimatecharisma2822 Jordan was eliminated by Shaq in 2nd round that year

[@AndersonNorden]

@@flamesteam Jordan was wearing 45 so it didn’t count

[@echocastle]

Missing watching my Idol Dirk playing.. Great game by him and the rest of the 2011 Champions

[@iiTzELY_]

Considering Dirk scored 40 when he is 32 is a reason why Dirk is one of the greats.

[@Majuuub]

32 isn't old

[@mooviemen1214]

Damn thats really old...back in 1800s shiet

[@Dollar-zb2ik]

Jamal crawford scored 51 at age 39. What’s your point?

[@kgeddesballsout6807]

100 Dollar yeah and that was once in a lifetime for him jamal average like 10 that year when dirk averaged 20 plus that year

[@zhongkai2652]

jamal can score 40 in western conference finals?

[@booleanbrazer7147]

If you watch these matches you could see how much of a great passer Jason kid was he would pass at the perfect spot rarely did any turnovers his pass was mostly done for scoring not for just moving around another big reason why Dallas needed to win that championship he deserved one for sure as much as Dirk.

[@siliconbird]

People think Dirk shoots well. He's more than that. He shoots well under all circumstances.

[@AkilahMartin-sc9rd]

Dirk was cold 🤯

[@mybrotherskeeper5121]

Being a bron fan watching dirk cook us made me really realize how cold he was he’s the most skill pf of all time

[@wantstowin]

shawn marion is crucial. he made several clutch defensive plays

[@homelesstogreatness6626]

This was the playoffs where all the opposing team's PFs went missing or Dirk was just too good.

[@4th19th2]

Both. OKC was still gathering experience.

[@nikolajzlatner6601]

I would say both but that's Live sometimes. Sometimes you have to be good and have to be lucky

[@ManagerMia]

They weren't missing, he buried them.

[@raldux9153]

Rigged

[@hua.g]

Dirk was phenomenal here. Also, Westbrook built a house in this game.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

As always, WestBrook is the dumbest player in the history of bastketball. Considering his athleticism, talent, how much he dominates the ball as a PG... it's just so foolish, the guy is so stupid, he ends up sabotaging his own team

[@fmontanajimaica9288]

Dirk's 1 ring is more meaningful than durant's ring.

[@bowsershark]

That is a interesting point but a stretch. And, KD may get a chance to win a different kind of meaningful ring. The team chemistry and execution on Dallas is far better than OKC.

[@ChikisaMal28]

Bruh cut it out. If you gone make that statement then you should throw LeBron in the same sense

[@AD-ur1fk]

Its more meaningful than Lebron s ring s In Miami too . If you say different then you’re a hypocrite

[@raldux9153]

@@AD-ur1fk who cares?

[@bh-0330]

The 2011 mavericks championship was probably the best thing for the game of NBA basketball in the past 2 decades

[@GatCat]

Both of these teams are extremely talented. Very fun to watch.

[@gorrow1990]

This OKC meltdown honestly doesn’t get talked about enough thanks to the Miami Heat in the Finals that year.

[@youtuber3328]

the 06 12 and 13 heat were nowhere near as elite as the 79 sonics dwayne wade and then lebron james led them to titles not facing legends like hakeem olajuwon jerry west larry bird magic johnson michael jordan kareem abdul-jabbar oscar robertson bill russell and wilt chamberlain

[@marcosmartinez8088]

17:10-17:24 Jeff Van Gundy said the most accurate statement about Harden as a future top player in the league. I think Okc should have chosen Harden instead of Westbrook to be the partner of KD. I don't think Westbrook is a bad player, but he hasnt improved his decision making and shot selection so much. In some way, Westbrook's struggles made Okc worse when KD was there. Thats made the difference between Harden and Westbrook, when Harden could reach at least two WCF in Houston with good team records, Russ struggles in the first round and WCSF when KD left.

[@quintondorsey7362]

It was there same in the 2012 finals his decision making was atrocious which forced them to play hero ball

[@ManagerMia]

Exactly. Harden complements Durant way better. Plus KD is that closer whereas Harden is not. James as it turned out is actually a much better passer then Westbrook, even at SG.

[@oscarprz97]

Classic game! 🏀 What a performance by Nowitzki! #41 🔥

[@ignaspukas1227]

The game that made harden realise the true power of fouls & free throws 😂

[@sheabilladeau1392]

I don't always love Gundy's comments, but he was on spot near 17:00 min mark where he identified Harden as a star and specifically mentioned his defense needing improvement. It is cool how right he was even years ago before Harden became the star on the Rockets.

[@turkey4957]

Gundy is brilliant you just need to know not to take all of his comments literally when he talks about changing something etc he's usually just making a point and being colorful, one of the most insightful no BS people to ever commentate on the game, love how no one is safe from his critiques but they're always with a sense of humor and humbleness

[@chrisa4276]

Dirk giving that work

[@chrisdragoonkevin384]

Thank you NBA for these great throwback videos ☺

[@GisherJohn24]

REAL BASKETBALL

[@luissyquia]

HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS GAME FOREVER!!

[@claudiodollenz]

Increíble como los Más ganaron esa serie... Equipazo los Thunder, más mérito para @swish41

[@___David___Savian]

Dallas fans are some of the best fans in the world. They are loyal as fuck. I say that and I'm from New York City. They support The Cowboys even when they lose big time. They supported The Spurs helping them to energize and win a bunch of championships. They supported the Houston Astros to become champions even though they cheated to win. They support The Rangers even though they suck. They support The Houston Oilers even though they suck and they supported The Mavericks to become world champions. Congrats Texas.

[@laurentdessi2783]

Honnestly, this match is just awesome ! I swear Dirk is gigantic.

[@KBonilla]

Dirk was playing out of his mind through this championship run.

[@shiesty3543]

watching dirk highlights are the best

[@larryjoe272]

The good times seeing KD, Westbrook and Harden were still teammates.

[@nbayoungboyfan7499]

Top 5 players of time

[@TheRafaelBond]

I love Dirk but he's top 15

[@mutantx_2815]

Thank you for showing these games during these unprecedented times NBA ❤️👍🏾

[@kingtshilobo1849]

Dirk was the best player that year. I think they swept the Lakers too that year.

[@lindatrasmonte4607]

I dont get tired of viewing Dirk MAVS 2011 team over and over

[@carlpierre9253]

That Dallas team had a lot of veterans dirk had a blast 🤭🤣🤣 legendary stuff

[@bulllchrome2795]

Look at jesus man, so emotional

[@bulllchrome2795]

@@Kawa4762 Pardon me. I was a dumb ignorant piece of shit back then and nothing else on me to accept lack of knowledge and as an educated boy I am rn I knew that Isa (Jesus) is brown.

[@roslynmccoy9115]

Dirk is a legend

[@alessandrosilvestrini3700]

Che ricordi meravigliosi...💙

[@shinjibing8364]

This thunder team had so much freakin talent man. It’s a shame they didn’t stick together to play in their primes as they would have been unbelievably good

[@larrybird6860]

If only they trusted Harden more

[@schmuck9951]

Almost June boys ✈️

[@siggietyrone3965]

This is how flight gonna hoop in June.

[@schmuck9951]

Jaimoney Family Tree sure bro

[@andrewedrew5400]

All Dirk needed was a fine long beard and he would’ve been Jesus

[@ElyLinog]

epic comeback by Dirk

[@satrio.w]

Man, what a comeback from 15 points down

[@blackout07blue]

Apparently did that a lot. Did it to the Lakers in a previous round and did it to the Heat in the finals in Game 2, which changed the outcome of the series.

[@quintondorsey7362]

@@blackout07blue same in the trail blazers series as well, the mavs learned how to weather the storm and adjust

[@raldux9153]

@@blackout07blue with that said I smell a rigging

[@bmon85ify]

@@quintondorsey7362 mavs actually blew a 23 point lead to Portland in Game 4

[@bmon85ify]

@@raldux9153 nah that was 2006

[@ReTheMi]

Bout time we got more Dirk 🐐

[@tavarisivy8139]

This thunders team was so entertaining to watch

[@lordgilesIV]

big surprise, Westbrook completely lost them the game in the 4th. He scored one time in the last 5 minutes and at least 5 or 6 possessions ended with him turning it over or missing his shot (free throws). Some things never change.

[@MrFereshteyeh]

I agree, Westbrook was turning over and missing shots all game long, not only in the 4th, but in that quarter he did Westbrook things...

[@jmend_1]

The style of play was much better then, Dirk 2011 run is much more iconic than Lebrons and KDS rings combined.

[@roslynmccoy9115]

I am a maverick fan for life drik is my favorite maverick player

[@fulin2861]

Dirk!!

[@g0ddsidet128]

KIDD moved his pivot on that 3 point shot in OT

[@jangyjangskie]

Great 1st half by Thunder on both sides of the floor youd think they would be up by a lot

[@panzer7773]

dirk only flaw is average defense. Hes a monster in offense he cud literally do anything he also clutch as hell in the 4th. Ice cold swish41

[@tannergriffith6230]

My favorite NBA player is this guy no lie truth from Tanner's words

[@glennvastine4118]

Down 10 with 2 1/2 minutes left. Unbelievable comeback. Perhaps Dirk’s best game of the season. So clutch. Durant was awful in the fourth. So was Westbrook. When Harden fouled out he ruined his best chance to get a ring. 1:30:56

[@glennvastine4118]

17-2 run to end regulation……truly spectacular.

[@randylall647]

Dirk Nowitzki is simply the greatest player to come from Europe.

[@ckludecke]

Still the greatest playoff run of the 2000s

[@youtuber3328]

the 01 lakers went 15-1 led by shaquille o'neal but the elite years were over for hakeem olajuwon and nba no longer had legends like jerry west larry bird magic johnson michael jordan kareem abdul-jabbar oscar robertson bill russell and wilt chamberlain

[@ryanyu8413]

Greatness

[@wunderkid8749]

After that game, even Magic changed his pick "Im changing right now. Dirk, you are the MVP of this playoffs ! WOAH !"

[@robertspencer4004]

Love Kylie✊🏾stand strong bro!!

[@waiman7223]

never ever underestimate the hearts of the champion!

[@mvp249]

Long time no see 41

[@noone-qu5ec]

More dirk pls!

[@lawrencesmith5661]

I respect his one ring more than kG and Paul Pierce and more than the rings Ray Allen gots much respect Dirk

[@trobtx3538]

Building dirk in 2k is elite love his game

[@jopiemackey]

I love the dallas mavericks team dirk Nowitzki is my favorite player at 1,000%👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@DrMuffin1080]

This was a literal storybook playoff run

[@justinamerican8200]

As a SuperSonics fan, this game warms my heart.

[@steefvanburen7985]

I feel ya, my first basketball shirt i ever had was a supersonics jersey of detleff schrempf

[@mo7286]

Its hard to believe the Mavs actually won the game looking at 5:05 in the 4th quarter. I'm a MFFL but holy shit they played so poorly and still won against 3 future MVPs.

[@razkable]

the 2011 run by dirk is the greatest run ever...

[@hititmanify]

@@razkable its just also the best deep team ive ever seen, all experienced superstars out of their prime mixed into a perfect running machine.

[@Kobiejohnson12]

One of the best athletes of all time

[@Schandmowl]

More from the 2011 run please

[@user-zr5zm6lq1q]

DIRK THE GOAT

[@brockgeorge777]

Forgot about this comeback. So too did the Miami Heat and most everyone else in Game 2 of that year’s Finals.

[@noone-qu5ec]

I love it that the commentator advices okc not to foul dirk 1:55:18

[@Balonious_Crunk]

Top 5 playoff run in history IMO

[@rationsofrationality2510]

Lmao at the 5 minute debate about player fines while the game went on in the background

[@triplethreat2862]

To whoever sees this, Have a wonderful day, stay safe and stay healthy

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[@marcrichardson517]

Them youngins thought they had it in the 1st. Then then vets slow rolled they ass & made reservations 4 em @ Club Shay Shay…🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenvirtudazo1783]

Please NBA livestream Game 5 & Game 7 of 2016 NBA Finals.

[@joeyliu9197]

This game is wild

[@growing.grounds4054]

Mike green and Jeff was going at Scott brooks in ot !

[@abyss1485]

Dirk is a LEGEND !!!!!!!!!!!

[@victorlivingston4543]

yup

[@marcrichardson517]

This game TRULY broke OKC for game 5… #momentumover