Jimmy Butler pulled out all the stops with 33 pointshis best score of the season, to offer the Miami Heat a narrow overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks (123-118). An intense match that kept all its promises.
Butler was not alone in this. Bam Adebayo shone again with a double-double (19 points, 11 rebounds), while Tyler Herro added another double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Alec Burks et Pelle Larsson also weighed in the balance with 15 et 14 points each.
The Mavericks without Doncic, Irving on fire
On the Dallas side, Kyrie Irving did the show with 27 pointsdont 14 in the last quarterbut he lacked support. Luka Doncicinjured in the wrist, once again had to watch the match from the bench. Dallas, despite a great collective effort, failed to achieve a fifth victory in a row.
The key moment: Butler’s dunk
HAS 4.4 seconds leftButler slammed a monumental dunk to equalize and snatch overtime. The Heat attempted to call a foul on this action, but were unsuccessful. No panic for Miami: in overtime, they kept control and finished the job.
The Mavericks continue their road trip Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Heat continue with a big test Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks for a match NBA Cup.
