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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 28 35 27 118
Dallas MavericksMavs 23 21 23 38 105

After Action Report

The Heat outlasted the Mavericks 118-105. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.