NBA Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat
Date: 2nd November 2021
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks both so far are having a great season. Miami Heat is 2nd in the eastern conference and Dallas Mavericks are 3rd in the west.
Miami Heat made smart choices during the transfer period this season. Heat have managed to keep their core team with them and signed Kyle Lowry – championship winner, experienced, and hard fighting individual to complement Jimmy Butler. Heat is riding high on 4 game winning streak, with a difference of more than 10 points in each game. The team is performing with great understanding of each other’s role and making adjustments accordingly.
Dallas will look to win their 2nd match in a row, after the victory over Sacramento Kings. Trade-wise Mavericks have been very passive in the market. A primary focus for Mavericks was to keep Doncic in Dallas by handing over the biggest rookie contract to him.
Luka Doncic is scoring single-handedly for them with a difference of 9 points per game between the second-best. Doncic is a leader for Dallas in assists and rebounding this season. Porzingis missing 3 games out of 6 games will try to get some consistency.
Dallas Mavericks rank 28th in points per game and assists per game, 14th in rebounding, but have had easier matchups thus far. This could be a real test for Mavericks, to check whether they are ready for a deeper playoff run.
BIG WIN!!! Let’s gooo!! #cowboys
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) November 1, 2021
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Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Match Prediction
Both teams have superstars in Butler and Doncic. They’re are making plays and scoring with high efficiency. The difference between Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks is the depth. Miami possesses a deeper squad than Dallas.
Miami Heat players have been together for a longer period even in the playoffs. Even without Oladipo, Miami managed to frustrate oppositions with sleek passes and defence. The rotations and play-making proficiency for Miami is much better than Dallas.
Mavericks might be a good opponent for Miami according to ranking but on the court, Miami can dominate the game. This win will surely give Miami a breather in much more packed regular-season matchups in the future.
Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks:
Maxi Kleber (Back): Expected to be back on 3rd November 2021
Kristaps Porzingis (Back): Game Time Decision
Miami Heat:
Max Strus (Knee): Expected to be back on 17th November 2021
Victor Oladipo (Quadriceps): Expected to be back on 8th November 2021
Bam Adebayo (Knee): Game Time Decision
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat?
Dallas will host Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Locally TV Dallas will have Bally Sports SW as a local broadcaster. Nationally TNT will telecast live. International viewers can access the game on NBA League Pass. The stadium is prepared to accept fans in full capacity.
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