The Dallas Mavericks edged out the Miami Heat with a 118-113 victory in an intense matchup before the All-Star break.

Game Highlights

🏀 First Quarter:

• The Heat started strong, leading 22-21 after the first quarter.
• Rookie Kel’el Ware contributed six early points for Miami.

🏀 Second Quarter:

• Tyler Herro caught fire, scoring 17 points in the quarter, including an eight-point streak.
• The Heat held a slim lead at halftime, 56-55.
• Dante Exum was a key player for Dallas, adding 12 points in this stretch.

🏀 Final Performance:

• Tyler Herro led the Heat with 19 points overall.
• Dante Exum was Dallas’ top performer, finishing with 14 points.
• The Mavericks executed better in the closing minutes, sealing the win.

Standings Impact

• Mavericks’ record: 29-26 (moving up in the Western Conference)
• Heat’s record: 25-27 (struggling to stay in the playoff race)

With the All-Star break ahead, both teams will look to regroup and push forward in the second half of the season.