Dallas Mavericks 2000-01 Roster and Stats

The 2000-01 Dallas Mavericks season marked a turning point for the franchise, culminating in their first playoff appearance in over a decade. Under the leadership of head coach Don Nelson, the team finished with a 53-29 record, showcasing significant improvement from previous years.

Key players included Dirk Nowitzki, who averaged 21.8 points per game, and Steve Nash, who provided crucial playmaking with 7.3 assists per game. Michael Finley also played a pivotal role, contributing 21.5 points per game. The Mavericks’ offensive prowess made them one of the highest-scoring teams in the league.

In the playoffs, Dallas defeated the Utah Jazz in a thrilling five-game series during the first round. However, their postseason run ended in the conference semifinals, where they fell to the San Antonio Spurs in five games. The 2000-01 season laid the groundwork for future successes, establishing the Mavericks as a formidable force in the NBA.

Regular Season Record: 53-29
Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 1-4

Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season

POINTS

Dirk Nowitzki

21.8

REBOUNDS

Dirk Nowitzki

9.2

ASSISTS

Steve Nash

7.3

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Dirk Nowitzki	82	21.8	9.2	2.1	1.0	1.2	38.7	10	23.4	8.1	1.4	1.1	0.8	28.3
Michael Finley	82	21.5	5.2	4.4	1.4	0.4	34.6	10	19.7	5.3	4.4	1.2	0.2	36.2
Juwan Howard	27	17.8	7.1	2.6	1.1	0.6	0.0	10	13.4	8.3	1.4	0.6	0.5	0.0
Steve Nash	70	15.6	3.2	7.3	1.0	0.1	40.6	10	13.6	3.2	6.4	0.6	0.1	41.0
Howard Eisley	82	9.0	2.4	3.6	1.2	0.1	39.8	9	5.8	1.3	1.9	0.6	0.1	38.5
Christian Laettner	53	7.5	4.0	1.3	0.8	0.5	33.4	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Calvin Booth	15	7.5	4.8	1.3	0.8	2.0	0.0	10	3.8	2.8	0.2	0.7	0.6	0.0
Hubert Davis	51	7.3	2.1	1.2	0.6	0.0	43.6	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Shawn Bradley	82	7.1	7.4	0.5	0.4	2.8	16.7	10	6.4	7.1	0.5	0.4	3.0	0.0
Greg Buckner	37	6.2	4.2	1.3	0.9	0.2	28.6	5	6.0	4.2	0.6	1.0	0.0	33.3
Wang Zhizhi	5	4.8	1.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5	2.0	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	50.0
Vernon Maxwell	19	4.3	1.5	1.1	0.5	0.2	27.7	4	1.0	1.5	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Courtney Alexander	38	4.2	1.7	0.6	0.4	0.1	30.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Gary Trent	33	4.0	2.8	0.3	0.4	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Eduardo Nájera	40	3.3	2.4	0.7	0.3	0.2	33.3	7	3.0	2.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	75.0
Loy Vaught	37	3.1	3.3	0.4	0.4	0.1	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Donnell Harvey	18	1.2	1.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mark Bryant	18	1.1	1.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.0	4	0.5	1.5	0.0	0.3	0.0	0.0
Bill Curley	5	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Obinna Ekezie	4	0.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Dallas Mavericks in the 2001 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Utah Jazz

In the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced the Utah Jazz in a thrilling first-round matchup. Despite being down 0-2 in the best-of-five series, the Mavericks rallied to win three straight games, showcasing the rising talents of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash. Their stunning comeback marked the Mavericks' first playoff series victory since 1988, setting the stage for their emergence as a formidable force in the early 2000s.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 21, 2001	@ Utah Jazz	L 88-86	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Apr 24, 2001	@ Utah Jazz	L 109-98	Michael Finley (32 pts)
Apr 28, 2001	vs. Utah Jazz	W 94-91	Dirk Nowitzki (33 pts)
May 01, 2001	vs. Utah Jazz	W 107-77	Dirk Nowitzki (33 pts)
May 03, 2001	@ Utah Jazz	W 84-83	Michael Finley (33 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. San Antonio Spurs

In the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks reached the second round, marking a significant achievement for the franchise as it was their first playoff appearance since 1990. Facing the San Antonio Spurs, the Mavericks showcased their emerging talent with Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash leading the charge, but ultimately fell to the Spurs in a tough five-game series. Despite the loss, the Mavericks' performance signaled the beginning of a new era of competitiveness for the team.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 05, 2001	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 94-78	Michael Finley (17 pts)
May 07, 2001	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 100-86	Michael Finley (24 pts)
May 09, 2001	vs. San Antonio Spurs	L 104-90	Dirk Nowitzki (15 pts)
May 12, 2001	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 112-108	Dirk Nowitzki (30 pts)
May 14, 2001	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 105-87	Dirk Nowitzki (42 pts)

Dallas Mavericks 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Dallas Mavericks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 31, 2000	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 97-93	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Nov 02, 2000	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 94-88	Steve Nash (18 pts)
Nov 04, 2000	vs. Utah Jazz	L 112-106	Steve Nash (24 pts)
Nov 06, 2000	@ Denver Nuggets	W 108-96	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Nov 08, 2000	vs. Vancouver Grizzlies	L 101-74	Christian Laettner (17 pts)
Nov 10, 2000	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 79-77	Michael Finley (20 pts)
Nov 12, 2000	@ Sacramento Kings	L 109-84	Dirk Nowitzki (16 pts)
Nov 13, 2000	@ Los Angeles Clippers	W 90-76	Shawn Bradley (22 pts)
Nov 15, 2000	@ Phoenix Suns	L 99-78	Steve Nash (19 pts)
Nov 17, 2000	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 99-95	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Nov 18, 2000	@ Vancouver Grizzlies	W 91-88	Dirk Nowitzki (20 pts)
Nov 20, 2000	@ Utah Jazz	W 107-98	Michael Finley (29 pts)
Nov 21, 2000	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	L 116-110	Hubert Davis (32 pts)
Nov 25, 2000	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 108-84	Dirk Nowitzki (24 pts)
Nov 28, 2000	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 107-93	Michael Finley (32 pts)
Nov 30, 2000	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 95-84	Courtney Alexander (20 pts)
Dec 02, 2000	@ Golden State Warriors	W 97-78	Dirk Nowitzki (24 pts)
Dec 03, 2000	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 99-97	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Dec 05, 2000	@ Houston Rockets	L 109-102	Dirk Nowitzki (35 pts)
Dec 06, 2000	vs. New York Knicks	W 94-85	Michael Finley (21 pts)
Dec 08, 2000	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 105-86	Steve Nash (22 pts)
Dec 10, 2000	@ New Jersey Nets	W 99-73	Dirk Nowitzki (31 pts)
Dec 12, 2000	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 92-87	Steve Nash (21 pts)
Dec 13, 2000	@ Indiana Pacers	L 97-92	Howard Eisley (27 pts)
Dec 15, 2000	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 112-94	Dirk Nowitzki (36 pts)
Dec 17, 2000	@ Detroit Pistons	W 99-90	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Dec 18, 2000	@ Boston Celtics	W 106-98	Dirk Nowitzki (31 pts)
Dec 20, 2000	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 106-101	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Dec 22, 2000	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 108-103	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Dec 26, 2000	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 114-93	Michael Finley (38 pts)
Dec 28, 2000	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 105-96	Michael Finley (25 pts)
Dec 30, 2000	vs. Houston Rockets	L 114-99	Michael Finley (32 pts)
Jan 03, 2001	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 107-104	Michael Finley (35 pts)
Jan 05, 2001	@ Toronto Raptors	W 115-105	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Jan 06, 2001	@ Washington Wizards	W 103-85	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Jan 08, 2001	@ Chicago Bulls	W 104-91	Michael Finley (30 pts)
Jan 10, 2001	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	W 106-86	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Jan 11, 2001	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 102-94	Michael Finley (30 pts)
Jan 13, 2001	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 103-86	Michael Finley (27 pts)
Jan 15, 2001	vs. Sacramento Kings	L 116-105	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Jan 17, 2001	@ Charlotte Hornets	W 91-90	Dirk Nowitzki (27 pts)
Jan 18, 2001	vs. Orlando Magic	W 115-106	Dirk Nowitzki (38 pts)
Jan 20, 2001	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 97-79	Dirk Nowitzki (27 pts)
Jan 23, 2001	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 114-98	Michael Finley (27 pts)
Jan 25, 2001	vs. Vancouver Grizzlies	W 120-83	Steve Nash (21 pts)
Jan 27, 2001	@ Denver Nuggets	L 102-100	Michael Finley (32 pts)
Feb 01, 2001	vs. Miami Heat	W 95-91	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Feb 03, 2001	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 101-95	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
Feb 05, 2001	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 91-81	Dirk Nowitzki (22 pts)
Feb 07, 2001	@ New York Knicks	L 96-93	Michael Finley (21 pts)
Feb 13, 2001	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 104-92	Dirk Nowitzki (30 pts)
Feb 15, 2001	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 102-81	Dirk Nowitzki (17 pts)
Feb 17, 2001	vs. Washington Wizards	W 112-105	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Feb 20, 2001	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 119-109	Steve Nash (31 pts)
Feb 22, 2001	vs. Boston Celtics	W 98-91	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
Feb 24, 2001	vs. San Antonio Spurs	L 107-104	Steve Nash (29 pts)
Feb 26, 2001	@ Los Angeles Clippers	W 103-92	Michael Finley (23 pts)
Feb 27, 2001	@ Vancouver Grizzlies	W 116-112	Dirk Nowitzki (31 pts)
Mar 03, 2001	vs. Houston Rockets	W 100-95	Michael Finley (27 pts)
Mar 05, 2001	@ Orlando Magic	L 95-81	Dirk Nowitzki (22 pts)
Mar 07, 2001	@ Miami Heat	W 93-86	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Mar 09, 2001	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 102-73	Dirk Nowitzki (32 pts)
Mar 11, 2001	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 111-93	Dirk Nowitzki (22 pts)
Mar 13, 2001	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 122-98	Juwan Howard (27 pts)
Mar 15, 2001	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 103-83	Michael Finley (22 pts)
Mar 17, 2001	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 109-99	Dirk Nowitzki (34 pts)
Mar 20, 2001	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	L 96-88	Michael Finley (24 pts)
Mar 21, 2001	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	L 109-97	Dirk Nowitzki (30 pts)
Mar 24, 2001	vs. Charlotte Hornets	W 103-100	Michael Finley (31 pts)
Mar 26, 2001	@ Utah Jazz	W 98-90	Michael Finley (33 pts)
Mar 28, 2001	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 94-84	Juwan Howard (24 pts)
Mar 30, 2001	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 98-89	Dirk Nowitzki (24 pts)
Apr 01, 2001	@ Sacramento Kings	W 119-107	Juwan Howard (32 pts)
Apr 03, 2001	@ Houston Rockets	W 109-97	Michael Finley (27 pts)
Apr 05, 2001	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 108-94	Juwan Howard (20 pts)
Apr 07, 2001	vs. Utah Jazz	L 116-103	Juwan Howard (24 pts)
Apr 10, 2001	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 91-79	Michael Finley (25 pts)
Apr 11, 2001	@ Phoenix Suns	L 111-106	Michael Finley (34 pts)
Apr 13, 2001	vs. Sacramento Kings	W 101-97	Michael Finley (31 pts)
Apr 15, 2001	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 107-99	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Apr 16, 2001	@ Golden State Warriors	W 110-101	Juwan Howard (30 pts)
Apr 18, 2001	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 120-100	Michael Finley (24 pts)

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