Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Heat 116-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.