Mavs now have Jerry Stackhouse back on court and that could help Dallas shut-out Miami.

June 20, 2006 — -- DALLAS -- The fruitless Miami trip is behind them. And now the Dallas Mavericks, having lost three road games, have the chance to bring home their first NBA title by winning Games 6 and 7.

They have a great chance to do it. I expect the Mavericks to come out in Game 6 at home and play a great game. You're going to see a much quicker Dallas team out there. Jerry Stackhouse is coming back after missing Game 5 with a one-game Sack-A-Shaq suspension. Overall, you're going to see Mavs players who are prepared to take care of business.

Dirk Nowitzki, especially.

You saw him kick the ball in the stands after a tough Game 5 loss, and he was later caught on tape, taking out his postgame frustration on an unsuspecting exercise bicycle.

Take it as a good sign. I applaud his passion, and the will he has to win. Dirk wants to be the best, which frankly not everybody wants to be. I think he was frustrated in his own performance, and how the game went. I think he will feel very comfortable back at home for Game 6.

But what about Miami's chances? Winning in Dallas has proven to be a tall order for them.

Dwyane Wade has yet to play a great game in Dallas. Shaquille O'Neal's foul-shooting troubles have resurfaced. Still, if those two can excel, and the Heat get one other standout performance, I see a window of opportunity for the visitors.

Climbing through the window could be none other than Antoine Walker.

Talking Points Heard on ESPN Radio's Dan Patrick Show on Monday: Greg Anthony: Officiating was solid. There was contact on Wade.

Charles Barkley, TNT: Wade has been more of a factor than the officials

Reggie Miller, TNT: Officials are covering for themselves and Wade is getting 'Jordan-like' calls

It is now just a question of which 'Toine we see. He took seven shots in a Game 5 win and 19 in a Game 1 loss. Ideally for the Heat, he should be taking between 13-14 shots. What happens with those shots could be the difference between winning and losing.

But if things don't go very well for Shaq-Wade-Walker, we'll probably be seeing a Game 7 in Dallas.