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How soon we forget! Just about 1 year ago, Dirk Nowitzki scored 50 points in an equally pivotal Conference Final game 5 against the Suns. Like Lebron, he took over the game late, in an almost equally dominant, won't-be-denied performance.
So please, quit ragging on Dirk as if the truth is that he ALWAYS comes up small in the big moments. He doesn't. Sometimes he comes up very big indeed. Check out his career playoff stats -- actually better than his impressive career regular season stats.
Yeah, Dirk has disappointed big-time in his last 2 playoff series. That doesn't mean the story on Dirk's career has been written, or that it proves once and for all what Dirk is all about.
Please consider coming up with a new superstar whipping boy -- TMac, KG, or Carmelo perhaps. The facts just don't back you up when it comes to Dirk.
