Mavericks Overcome Injuries, Beat Heat 118-113

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 118-113 victory over the Miami Heat, led by Dante Exum's season-high 27 points, despite being short-handed with eight injured players. The game was tightly contested, featuring 32 lead changes, but Dallas pulled ahead in the final minutes with a decisive 12-0 run. Miami's Tyler Herro scored 40 points, yet the Heat fell to their fourth consecutive loss, slipping three games under .500 for the first time this season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks faced ongoing injury challenges, having recently lost center Daniel Gafford and star acquisition Anthony Davis, prompting head coach Jason Kidd to express the need to regroup. The Mavericks' resilience was evident as they managed to win four of their last five games, showcasing strong performances from other players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie. The team is now focused on navigating the remainder of the season amidst these injuries and fan criticism regarding team management decisions.