Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 35 | 32 | 37 | 130 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Heat 130-125. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.