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Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis, front, is fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) as he tries to score during the first quarter of Game 1 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mavs need Nowitzki rebound to get even with Spurs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket between San Antonio Spurs' Matt Bonner, left, and Tim Duncan, right, during the first quarter of Game 1 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Duncan scores 27 points, Spurs beat Mavs 90-85

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 20-21 - FILE - In this April 8, 2014 file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots as Utah Jazz's Marvin Williams, left, defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City. While it will take a major upset for the Mavericks to get past top-seeded San Antonio in the first round, Nowitzki looks like he could be around for two or three more runs at a second title. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, FIle)

Nowitzki’s groove has Mavericks back in playoffs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, who did not play, and Tony Parker, right, of France, sit on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in San Antonio. Los Angeles won 113-100. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

5 things to know about Mavericks-Spurs series

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Ellis plays key role in Mavs’ playoff berth

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis, front, drives the lane as Phoenix Suns' Markieff Morris defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Dallas Morning News, Louis DeLuca) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; MAGAZINES OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY

Ellis, Nowitzki top Suns, get Mavs in playoffs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots against San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter during the first half an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Mills shines in Parker’s place, Spurs top Mavs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki reacts to an official in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Salt Lake City. The Mavericks won 95-83. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Nowitzki leads Mavericks over Jazz 95-83

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Sacramento, Calif.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Ellis, Mavs win 3rd straight, 93-91 over Kings

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, is double-teamed by Los Angeles Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (4) and guard Jodie Meeks, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)

Nowitzki’s 27 points lead Mavs over Lakers 107-95

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan, right, screams after making a dunk in front of Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Mavericks beat Clippers 113-107 behind Nowitzki

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) run downcourt after Curry hit the game-winning shot in overtime during and NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Dallas. Golden State won 122-120. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Curry leads Warriors past Mavericks 122-120

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3Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) walks off the court after the Mavericks lost 122-120 to the Golden State Warriors in overtime, during a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Dallas. Golden State won 122-120 in overtime. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Nowitzki, Mavericks start final push for playoffs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Samuel Dalembert , left, of Haiti, helps defend as Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) takes a hand to the face from the Mavericks' Monta Ellis, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mavs extend Kings’ Dallas skid with 103-100 win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) steals the ball from Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Clippers rally to beat Mavs 109-103

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki turns against a defending Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Nowitzki scores 32 as Mavs beat Thunder 128-119

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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd, right, shakes hands with Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Nets top Mavs 107-104 in OT in Kidd’s Dallas visit

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany keeps the ball from Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first half an NBA basketball game Friday, March 21, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Ellis, Mavs put away Nuggets in 4th, win 122-106

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) shoots against Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) during the first half an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Love, Rubio lead T-wolves over Mavs, 123-122 in OT

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany looks to pass against Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the first half an NBA basketball game Monday, March 17, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Mavs beat Celtics 94-89 to open long homestand

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press