Dallas Mavericks 113, Miami Heat 109 — The Dallas Mavericks earned a gritty 113-109 road win over the Miami Heat on October 27, 2026, closing the game with an 8-0 run in the final two minutes. Anthony Davis led Dallas with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists in a composed late-game performance.

Game overview

Miami controlled much of the first three quarters behind Bam Adebayo’s interior scoring and Tyler Herro’s shot-making. Adebayo finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Herro added 24 points. The Heat led by seven entering the fourth quarter and appeared poised to protect home court.

Dallas stayed within striking distance thanks to Davis’s dominance in the paint and timely bench contributions. Cooper Flagg gave the Mavericks a spark with 18 points, seven rebounds and active defense, helping Dallas survive Miami’s second-unit runs.

Key moments

The Heat led 109-105 with just over two minutes remaining. Dallas responded with a Davis turnaround jumper, an Irving floater and a corner three from Flagg to take a 112-109 lead. After a Miami miss, Irving sealed the win with a free throw. The Heat’s final possession ended with a contested Herro three that fell short.

• Anthony Davis: 31 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks.
• Kyrie Irving: 25 points, 6 assists, clutch fourth-quarter shot-making.
• Cooper Flagg: 18 points, 7 rebounds, key go-ahead three.
• Bam Adebayo: 26 points, 11 rebounds for Miami.

Tactical story

Dallas maximized Davis in pick-and-pop and isolation situations, forcing Miami’s big men to defend in space. The Mavericks also attacked the offensive glass late, generating second-chance points during the comeback. Miami’s half-court offense became predictable down the stretch, relying heavily on Herro and Adebayo while Dallas rotated defenders to close gaps.

Season impact

The road win is a valuable early statement for Dallas, showing the Mavericks can win a physical, low-margin game against a disciplined Eastern Conference opponent. Miami leaves with a frustrating loss but encouraging signs from its core. The Heat will focus on late-game execution and better shot selection in crunch time.