Jason Terry scored all 19 of his points in the fourth quarter and was the driving force as Dallas pulled out a 98-96 victory over Miami and snapped the Heat’s 12-game win streak.
Heat Vs. Mavericks: Despite LeBron Struggling And A Slow Start, Miami Kept It Close
It’s not an excuse for the loss, but Miami really couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start in Dallas last night. They began the game trailing 14-2, and were down 23-10 before Eric Spoelstra finally called a timeout to stop the bleeding. That they were able to recover, even as LeBron James was struggling, says a lot about the character of the team.
From SB Nation’s Heat blog, Peninsula is Mightier:
Read Article >Mavericks Halt Heat’s 12-Game Winning Streak, Sweep Season Series In 98-96 Win
Dallas has also won 14 in a row against Miami — a streak that includes the Heat’s last loss, a 106-95 decision on November 27.
Free throw shooting made a big difference over the course of the game. The Mavericks made 24-of-28 from the line, compared to a 17-of-25 performance by the Heat.
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