Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 24 | 17 | 30 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 40 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Heat 112-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.