Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Heat 115-113. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.