Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 18 | 32 | 33 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat downed the Mavericks 118-104. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.