Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Dirk Nowitzki played in 2 NBA Finals during his career, both with the Dallas Mavericks, and he faced the following opponents:
| YEAR | OPPONENT | RESULT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Miami Heat | Mavericks lost 4–2 | Nowitzki reached the first NBA Finals of his career in Dallas’ first Finals appearance, but the Heat came back from 0–2 down to win the series. |
| 2011 | Miami Heat | Mavericks won 4–2 | Nowitzki returned to the Finals in a rematch with Miami and led Dallas to the first championship in franchise history, earning Finals MVP. |
Nowitzki went 1–1 in the NBA Finals, with both appearances coming against the Heat and his lone title arriving in 2011.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Dirk Nowitzki
Basketball-Reference — 2006 NBA Finals – Heat vs. Mavericks
Basketball-Reference — 2011 NBA Finals – Mavericks vs. Heat