Why Dallas Didn't Win This One

• My 2nd favorite player in the world, Dirk Nowitzki, as good as he is, is not a clutch player. Plus the fact that he needs to have some plays run for him to get a decent shot (Avery's Job).
  
• Basketball gods just don't want to see Payton and Mourning combo. After winning this one, I will be surprised to see both back in the NBA next season. BTW, both had their time and contibutions in this series.
  
• As much as I am not a fan of Wade, he really elevated his game in this Playoffs. Every shot he unleashed was full of confidence.
• Pat Riley still has coaching magic in him. More than the X-O, but the capacity to motivate the team to perform at the highest level makes him a winner. (Will he coach the team next year? Still something to prove eh?)
• Which bring me to this. Avery Johnson was outcoached by Riley.
• The supposedly improve defensed of Dallas was not that improved in this series.
  
• The supposedly better bench of Dallas was not that better.
  
• Not totally, but the officiating somewhat played a role in this one. Favoring Wade a little in the fishing-for-foul department. Case in point, less than a minute to go, Wade trying to get pass by Dirk, Wade used his forearm on Dirk. Dirk was in position. Foul on Dirk.In a close series or in a close game, so so officating could turn the tide.