Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Heat 109-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.