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NBA, round 0

Tue, Dec 29 at 8:00 pm
Tue, Dec 29 at 8:00 pm (Tuesday, December 29)American Airlines CenterAll Cary sports
Game preview12/29 - 8:00 PM ESTNBCPlay by play
Preview

Heat at Mavericks, Tuesday 8:00 pm

The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) host the Miami Heat (7-6) Tuesday at 8:00 pm at American Airlines Center, on NBC.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Mavericks a 53% chance to win.

The Mavericks have won 3 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game winning streak. The Heat have won 4 of their last 5. Season series: DAL leads series 1-0.

The Mavericks list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Daniel Gafford (F). The Heat list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Pelle Larsson (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Cary fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#7
MIA · PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo F28.9
#2
MIA · AssistsDavion Mitchell G9.2
#7
MIA · ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo F12.5
#32
DAL · PointsCooper Flagg F24.1
#32
DAL · AssistsCooper Flagg F6.4
#32
DAL · ReboundsCooper Flagg F7.0
HeatMavericks
7-6Record7-6
LWWWWLast fiveWWWLL
46.6%ESPN win chance53.4%
Season series
DAL leads series 1-0

Heat injuries

  • Pelle Larsson GOut, Illness

Mavericks injuries

  • Daniel Gafford FOut, Face
  • Max Christie GOut, Ankle
  • Dereck Lively II COut, Foot
  • Tarik Biberovic FOut, Heel
  • Sergio de Larrea FOut, Knee

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