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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 22 24 27 25 98
Dallas MavericksMavs 20 25 33 25 103

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Heat 103-98. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat are in a full-on tailspin. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.