Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
78
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 14 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 84 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 13 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 78 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Heat fended off the Mavericks 84-78. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.