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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.