Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
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Hot
Miami HeatHeat
84
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Heat 115-84. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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.