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LeBron James of the Miami Heat pauses during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on June 12, 2011 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (credit: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

And Still No Crown For King James

LeBron James knows that people hated “The Decision” and delighted in his finals failure. But those aren’t the people he aims to please.

2011/06/13

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks addresses the media during NBA Finals Media Availability on June 11, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nowitzki Says Wade, James ‘Childish … Ignorant’

Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were “a little childish, a little ignorant” in a video that appears to show them mocking the Mavericks star’s recent illness.

2011/06/12

Dirk Nowitzki (C) of the Dallas Maverick

Wade’s Hip Is OK, Says He’s Not Worried For Game 6

Heat guard Dwyane Wade thinks his bruised left hip will not be an issue for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Wade went through some of Miami’s practice on Saturday, took part in the regular team shooting games afterward and pronounced himself fully fit for Sunday night’s win-or-else game against the Dallas Mavericks.

2011/06/11

Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks - Game Four

Despite Sinus Infection, Nowitzki, Mavs Tie Finals

Dirk Nowitzki lingered on the bench during timeouts, waiting for the horn to sound before getting up. When he made a key shot, he walked back on defense without so much as nodding in celebration.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/06/07

Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat - Game Two

The Finals Return To Dallas For First Time Since 2006

When the Dallas Mavericks last played an NBA finals game at home five years ago, the only current players on that roster were Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry.

2011/06/05

Caron Butler #4 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against the Portland Trailblazers during a game at the AAC in Dallas. (credit: Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Caron Butler Still Pushing To Join Mavs

A few dribbles from the NBA finals logo, Caron Butler turns and shoots. The ball swishes through the net and his Dallas Mavericks teammates smile.

2011/06/05

Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat - Game Two

Finals Story Lines: Haywood Questionable, Celebration Responses, Foul Trouble

Dallas Mavericks backup center Brendan Haywood was going nowhere fast during practice Saturday.

2011/06/04

The Dallas Mavericks celebrate their 100-96 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 25, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Responding To CBS Miami’s Low-Brow Dallas Hate

The CBS Miami affiliate drew up a list of 15 or so mostly baseless insults targeted at the Dallas Mavericks and the surrounding area. They may have struck first, but we’ve offered a rebuttal of sorts.

2011/06/01

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat hug alongside teammate Chris Bosh after the Heat defeat the Dallas Mavericks 92-84 in Game 1 of the 2011 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena on May 31, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Heat Rally To Take Game 1 Over Mavericks

Dwyane Wade’s night began with a hug for his mom. It ended with an embrace from LeBron James. And the Heat strike first in the NBA Finals.

2011/05/31

LeBron James of the Miami Heat stands on the court against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2011 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (credit: David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron Has Better Shot At Ring With Heat

Less than a year after coming together, the new Miami Heat have a shot at their first championship when they face the Dallas Mavericks.

2011/05/31

LeBron James of the Miami Heat stands on the court against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2011 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (credit: David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mavs Can’t Underestimate Heat’s Home Advantage

Miami finished with 58 wins. Dallas finished with 57. Had the teams tied, Game 1 would be in Dallas, since the Mavs swept the Heat in the regular season.

2011/05/30

Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat

Mavericks Top Heat 98-96, Snap 12 Game Win Streak

Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, Jason Terry hit two big 3-pointers in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks ended Miami’s 12-game winning streak by beating the Heat 98-96 on Monday night.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/12/20

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