Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
138
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 29 | 22 | 37 | 11 | 9 | 138 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 15 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Heat 144-138 in double overtime. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.