Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 128 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 31 | 20 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Heat 128-112. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.