Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Heat 112-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.