Mavericks
HeatThe Dallas Mavericks came back to beat the Miami Heat 113-109 on Monday, October 26, at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL. They trailed by 1 after three quarters.
The Mavericks led 53-52 at halftime. The Heat still led 84-83 after three quarters, but the Mavericks won the fourth quarter 30-25.
Top performers
Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 29 points on 12-of-23 shooting, with 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. P.J. Washington added 20 points and 9 rebounds. For the Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points on 12-of-23 shooting, with 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Davion Mitchell added 21 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double: 29 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Double-doubles: Cooper Flagg (29 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists); Bobby Portis (10 points and 12 rebounds).
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA): 29 PTS, 14 REB, 11 AST, 12-23 FG, 39 MIN
- Cooper Flagg (DAL): 29 PTS, 6 REB, 11 AST, 12-23 FG, 40 MIN
- Davion Mitchell (MIA): 21 PTS, 0 REB, 2 AST, 9-15 FG, 33 MIN
- P.J. Washington (DAL): 20 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 6-15 FG, 41 MIN
- Kyrie Irving (DAL): 18 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 7-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Walter Clayton Jr. (DAL): 15 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 6-7 FG, 17 MIN
Context
The Mavericks improved to 2-2, while the Heat fell to 0-4, their fourth loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Mavericks visit the Timberwolves on Thursday, Nov 12; the Heat host the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,611 at Kaseya Center. Officials: Josh Tiven, Kevin Scott and Chelisa Painter.