Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 18 | 30 | 33 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Mavericks survived the Heat 106-101. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.