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#05 · 1998–2015

Tim Duncan vs Dirk Nowitzki

Two all-time power forwards turned a Texas matchup into the West's most dependable chess match, peaking with an overtime Game 7 in 2006.

The rivalry on film

Best games against one another

Manually ordered for stakes, historical meaning and how clearly the matchup explains the rivalry. Scores remain hidden until you reveal spoilers.