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The 10 Best Lineups in the NBA Playoffs Since 2001

Brett Oswalt  —  @bRo14thekid May 10th, 2017
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1) 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks

Lineup: Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Shawn Marion, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler

Net Rating: 35.6

Remember when we found that the 2011 Heat's best lineup was better than the Mavericks' previous one? Yeah, well, this is the lineup that actually won the Finals for head coach Rick Carlisle.

In 21 games and 163.3 minutes, this talented lineup took advantage of the three-point line to the tune of 1.8 more threes, a 23.5% three-point percentage and 15.9% effective field goal percentage edge on their opponents. In doing so, Dallas also averaged 15.1 more free throw attempts and 15.6 more makes per 100 possessions, creating a 9.4% advantage in the pivotal free throw category.

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