The Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129-122 on April 1, 2023. The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who scored 33 points and had 10 rebounds. Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Tyler Herro scored 20 points. The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who had 35 points and 13 assists. Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 21 points.
The Heat started the game strong, leading by as many as 16 points in the first half. However, the Mavericks came back in the second half, taking a lead of their own late in the game. The Heat responded with a late run, however, and held on for the victory.
The Heat improved to 41-37 with the win, while the Mavericks fell to 37-41. The Heat are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks are in 10th place in the Western Conference.
The Heat were led by Butler, who had a game-high 33 points. Butler shot 12-of-23 from the field, including 4-of-9 from three-point range. He also had 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Adebayo also had a big game for the Heat, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Adebayo shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. He also had two assists, two steals, and two blocks.
Herro added 20 points for the Heat. Herro shot 6-of-13 from the field, including 3-of-8 from three-point range. He also had four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
The Mavericks were led by Doncic, who had a game-high 35 points. Doncic shot 13-of-27 from the field, including 3-of-10 from three-point range. He also had 13 assists, five rebounds, and two steals.
Porzingis added 26 points for the Mavericks. Porzingis shot 11-of-21 from the field, including 3-of-7 from three-point range. He also had 12 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.
Hardaway Jr. scored 21 points for the Mavericks. Hardaway Jr. shot 7-of-17 from the field, including 4-of-9 from three-point range. He also had three rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
The Heat shot 52.2% from the field, while the Mavericks shot 48.3% from the field. The Heat also outrebounded the Mavericks 52-45.
The Heat will next play on April 3 against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks will next play on April 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.