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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
127
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 26 35 38 28 127
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 17 29 20 91

After Action Report

The Heat demolished the Mavericks 127-91. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.