The Heat flipped a halftime deficit into a one-point lead, with Giannis Antetokounmpo setting the pace.
Miami trailed Dallas 53-52 at halftime, then outscored the Mavericks 32-30 in the third to move ahead 84-83. The Heat lead 87-86 in the fourth, with both teams scoring three points so far in the quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 25 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, while Dallas has 20 points from P.J. Washington and 18 from Kyrie Irving. Miami entered 0-3 and ranked 30th in the power index; Dallas came in 1-2, ranked 21st.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 25 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST P.J. Washington (Dallas): 20 PTS, 5 REB; 4-for-9 from three Cooper Flagg (Dallas): 17 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB