Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 18 | 27 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Mavericks 100-99. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.