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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.