Crowning a new NBA champion
A photographic look at the Dallas Mavericks and their NBA finals deciding Game 6 victory over Miami on Sunday
The Dallas Mavericks celebrate defeating the Miami Heat 105-95 in Game 6 to win the NBA Finals. Getty Images / Don EMMERTDon EMMERT/Getty Images
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (R) and Miami Heat's LeBron James battle for position during Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Miami, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Mike SegarMike Segar/Reuters
The Miami Heat huddle up on court. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)Marc Serota/Getty Images
Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat greets his mother Jolinda Wade prior to the start of Game 6. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)Marc Serota/Getty Images
A fan of the Miami Heat holds up a sign in support of Dwyane Wade. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
DeShawn Stevenson of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a jumber. Getty Images/ DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/Getty Images
Dallas Mavericks fans cheer on the Mavericks from American Airlines Center during the NBA Finals watch party on June 12, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Shawn Marion #0 of the Dallas Mavericks attempts a shot against Udonis Haslem #40 and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)David J. Phillip/Getty Images
Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers (15) passes around Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press
Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks gestures on court against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The Mavs led 53-51. at halftime. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Dirk Nowitzki (R) of the Dallas Mavericks shoots before Chris Bosh (L) of the Miami Heat during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 12, 2011 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Getty Images/ DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/Getty Images
Players form the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks confront each other on the court in the seocnd quarter. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (L) consoles teammate Mario Chalmers during their season ending loss to the Dallas Mavericks. REUTERS/Joe SkipperJoe Skipper/Reuters
Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat covers his face with his jersey against the Dallas Mavericks. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban cheers before his team plays the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Miami, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Mike SegarMike Segar/Reuters
(L-R) Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki #41, Jason Kidd #2 and Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after they won 105-95 against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)Marc Serota/Getty Images
Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks answers questions form the media at a post game press conference with the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy after the Mavericks won 105-95 against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images