In the 2012 NBA playoffs , the Maverickss were in a 7-game playoff series for the first time .
The Mavs were also swept in a 7-game playoff series for the first time , and only their second sweep since 1990.The New York Knicks lost their 13th straight playoff game in Game 3 against the Heat , breaking Memphis ' record from 2004–06 for the longest playoff losing streak .
2012 NBA playoffs