Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 40 | 16 | 23 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 28 | 23 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Heat 118-99. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.