| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 16–June 12, 2011 |
| Season | 2010–11 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Dallas Mavericks (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Miami Heat |
| Semifinalists | |
The 2011 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. Dirk Nowitzki was named NBA Finals MVP.