The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 113-109 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Kaseya Center, with Cooper Flagg delivering 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and four steals. Dallas outscored Miami 30-25 in the fourth quarter to overcome a triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo and improve to 2-2.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Heat Establish an Early Advantage
Miami outscored Dallas 27-23 in the opening period, building a four-point advantage. It was the Mavericks’ lowest-scoring quarter before they produced exactly 30 points in each of the remaining three periods.
Second Quarter: Dallas Moves Ahead
The Mavericks answered with a 30-25 second quarter, reversing the early deficit and taking a 53-52 lead into halftime. That five-point edge in the period was enough to put Dallas narrowly in front at the break.
Third Quarter: Miami Reclaims the Lead
The Heat delivered their highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Dallas 32-30. Miami entered the fourth ahead 84-83, leaving the teams separated by just one point for the second consecutive quarter break.
Fourth Quarter: Mavericks Finish in Front
Dallas repeated its second-quarter scoring advantage, winning the final period 30-25 to secure the four-point victory in regulation. The Mavericks scored 60 second-half points, while Miami finished with 57.
Key Performers
- Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks: Flagg matched the game-high scoring total with 29 points and led Dallas with 11 assists. His six rebounds and four steals rounded out a productive all-around performance.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat: Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, leading Miami in all three categories.
- P.J. Washington, Dallas Mavericks: Washington collected a team-high nine rebounds as Dallas finished with a 51-44 advantage on the boards.
NerdSports Stat: Dallas attempted 11 fewer free throws than Miami but finished only one made free throw behind: the Mavericks went 13-for-14, while the Heat went 14-for-25.
Game Analysis
Free-Throw Efficiency Helps Separate the Teams
Miami earned substantially more opportunities at the line but converted just 56.0%, missing 11 free throws in a game decided by four points. Dallas shot 92.9% and missed only once. Although the Heat still scored one more point at the line, their extra attempts produced little additional return.
Dallas Finds Small Advantages Across the Box Score
The Mavericks shot 45.7% from the field, making 43 of 94 attempts, compared with Miami’s 41-for-92 performance at 44.6%. Dallas also made one more 3-pointer, finishing 14-for-45 against the Heat’s 13-for-41. Neither team reached 32% from beyond the arc.
Dallas paired those shooting margins with seven more rebounds and five more assists, finishing with 31 assists to Miami’s 26. Flagg’s scoring and playmaking gave the visitors a central contributor, while Washington helped Dallas establish its rebounding edge. Antetokounmpo’s triple-double kept Miami competitive, but the Heat could not preserve their one-point lead entering the final period.
What the Result Means
Dallas moved to 2-2 overall and 2-1 on the road, while Miami dropped to 0-4, including 0-3 at home. Both teams return to action Wednesday, October 28: the Heat host the Atlanta Hawks at 4:00 p.m. PDT, and the Mavericks host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 6:30 p.m. PDT. Dallas will look to move above .500, while Miami continues its search for a first win.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 113-109 on October 26, 2026.
Cooper Flagg scored 29 points, tying Giannis Antetokounmpo for the game high. His individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.
After the win, the Dallas Mavericks sit at 2-2 in the Western Conference.
Cooper Flagg was the standout performer for the winning Mavericks with 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and four steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo also delivered a triple-double for Miami with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.
