Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Miami HeatHeat
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Heat 117-113. Mavericks torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.