NBA Finals: Jason Terry Is The Closer For Dallas Mavericks
- Monday, June 13, 2011 4:51 PM
- Written By: Partner Pulse
By JOEL HUERTO
One Man Fast Break
TNT's Kenny "The Jet" Smith has said on more than one occasion that Mavericks guard Jason Terry got his "Jet" nickname not because of his game, but because it stood for his full name: Jason Eugene Terry.
After his performance in the 2011 NBA Finals, Terry may have picked up a new nickname: The Closer.
When Mavericks franchise player Dirk Nowitzki struggled in the early part of Game 6 in Miami, it was Terry who shouldered the load with 19 points in the first half. Once Nowitzki regained his shooting touch, the Mavericks took off and shot their way to a 105-95 victory to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
It was Dallas' first championship as an NBA franchise, and although Nowitzki was named MVP of The Finals, it was Terry who complemented Dirk and took some pressure off him when it mattered most -– the fourth quarter.
Click here for the full column on Jason Terry and Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Finals.
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