LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 16-point deficit and an aggressive Kobe Bryant to steal Game One of their second round playoff series with a last-second 96-94 triumph on Monday.
Dirk Nowitzki scored a team-high 28 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 19 seconds remaining, and the Mavericks watched as Bryant missed a potential game-winning three-pointer as time expired.
Bryant finished with 36 points but could