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Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
103
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 22 24 18 96
Miami HeatHeat 26 24 27 26 103

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Mavericks 103-96. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.