Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 34 | 23 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Mavericks 121-115. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · 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.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.