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.