 In the much anticipated 2011 NBA Playoffs, Miami defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, Boston Celtics in the Conference Semifinals, and Bulls in the Conference Finals, all in 5 games.The Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals for the first time since 2006, in a rematch against the Dallas Mavericks.After taking a 2–1 series lead, the Heat collapsed, as they would lose the final three games to the Mavericks.