Jason Terry ties NBA playoff record as Mavs sweep defending champions

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    Phil Jackson walked off the court with a tight smile, shaking hands and accepting congratulations like he has after so many series-ending playoff games.

    Never like this, though.

    His team didn't win; they were crushed. Swept, too.

    And he wasn't just heading to the offseason -- he's calling it a career, ending the most successful run by any coach in NBA history.

    Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks ended Jackson's tenure, and the Lakers' reign as two-time champions, with a 122-86 victory Sunday. After two tight finishes and another game that was relatively close, the Mavs turned this one into a rout in the second quarter.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310508006
     

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