Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Heat 116-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.