NBA Playoffs: Mavericks vs. Nuggets (26 images)

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups (L) knocks over Dallas Mavericks guard Jason kidd in the fourth quarter during game five of the Western Conference second round at the Pepsi Center in Denver on May 13, 2009. Denver advances to the conference finals with a 124-110 win over Dallas. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (L) shoots against Denver Nuggets center Nene of Brazil in the fourth quarter of game two of their Western Conference second round playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver on May 3, 2009. Nowitzki led all scorers with 35 points. Denver beats Dallas 117-105 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith reacts after sinking a three point shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter during game five of the Western Conference second round at the Pepsi Center in Denver on May 13, 2009. Denver advances to the conference finals with a 124-110 win over Dallas. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)

Dallas Mavericks James Singleton (33) fouls Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony in the eye in the first quarter during game two of their Western Conference second round playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver on May 3, 2009. Denver leads the series 1-0. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)