Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
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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.