2006 NBA Finals Game 2

The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade grabs the net as he goes in for a dunk against the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006. The play was one of the few highlights for the Heat, as the Mavericks took a 2-0 lead in the series with a 99-85 win.

The Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives around the Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) in the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006.

The Mavericks' Jason Terry (31) falls away after his shot was blocked by the Heat's Udonis Haslem in the second quarter. Terry had 16 points and helped the Mavs bury the disorganized Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006.

Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier — AP Photo/Jeff Haynes

The Mavericks' Erick Dampier (25) and Josh Howard (5) reach for a rebound in front of Miami Heat's James Posey (42) in the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006.

Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat — Getty Images/Jesse D. Garrabrant

Dwyane Wade (3) of the Heat is seen on court against the Mavericks during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006.. Wade scored 16 of his 23 points after halftime on 6-of-19 shooting, but was almost as invisible as his bigger teammate, Shaquille O'Neal for long stretches against the Dallas defense.

Dirk Nowitzki (41) of the Mavericks shoots against Udonis Haslem (40) of the Heat during the third quarter. Nowitzki shook off his Game 1 jitters to score 26 points and 16 rebounds for Dallas in the Mavs' 99-85 win over Miami in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006.

Jerry Stackhouse #42 of the Dallas Mavericks — Getty Images/Nathaniel S. Butler

Jerry Stackhouse (42) of the Mavericks attempts a shot against Shandon Anderson (49) of the Heat. Stackhouse scored 19 points including 10 points in the final 1:19 of the first half, capping a 27-6 run that paved the way for Dallas' 99-85 win in Game 2 of the series.

A Dallas Mavericks fan holds up a sign during Game 2 of the NBA Finals indicating that the Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal has made only two of 16 free throws in the series against the Mavericks. O'Neal, who was 2-for-5 from the field -- both career playoff lows -- spent the final 15 minutes on the bench after Dallas took a 25-point lead.

The Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier (25) celebrates after dunking against the Miami Heat in the third quarter in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006.

The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) looks down at the court in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, June 11, 2006. Dallas won the game 99-85 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Game 3 is Tuesday night in Miami. A two-game deficit has only been overcome twice in NBA Finals history.