Shahnavaz Makhani: Mavs win, 118-113! Incredible defensive effort by the Mavs and Jason Kidd. Tyler Herro went off for 40 but the role players for the Heat couldn’t do anything. Dallas had seven of their nine players available in double figures, led by an amazing effort from Dante Exum (27-3-4). The Mavs shot better from the field and from three with half their roster out. Bring on the All-Star break.
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇦🇺😤 Dante Exum played his BEST GAME this season leading Mavericks to the hard-fought win against Miami Heat! pic.x.com/XfJ6M9WSJx – 1:01 AM
🇦🇺😤 Dante Exum played his BEST GAME this season leading Mavericks to the hard-fought win against Miami Heat! pic.x.com/XfJ6M9WSJx – 1:01 AM



StatMuse @statmuse
Dante Exum tonight:
27 PTS
2 STL
11-13 FG
2-2 3P
More points than his last three games combined. pic.x.com/A0zla2Cq1h – 10:52 PM
Dante Exum tonight:
27 PTS
2 STL
11-13 FG
2-2 3P
More points than his last three games combined. pic.x.com/A0zla2Cq1h – 10:52 PM


Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Mavericks 84, Heat 83. Tyler Herro up to 33 points for the Heat. There have been 24 lead changes and 14 ties. – 10:18 PM
End of third quarter: Mavericks 84, Heat 83. Tyler Herro up to 33 points for the Heat. There have been 24 lead changes and 14 ties. – 10:18 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro is the only All-Star available in this game and it shows. He’s up to 29 points midway through the third quarter.
Heat ahead 72-65. – 10:05 PM
Tyler Herro is the only All-Star available in this game and it shows. He’s up to 29 points midway through the third quarter.
Heat ahead 72-65. – 10:05 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro with 19 first-half points and he’s doing it around the basket. He’s 7 of 9 in the paint, including 4 of 5 at the rim. – 9:40 PM
Tyler Herro with 19 first-half points and he’s doing it around the basket. He’s 7 of 9 in the paint, including 4 of 5 at the rim. – 9:40 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Heat 56, Mavericks 55. Tyler Herro with 19 points. 19 lead changes and 12 ties in the first half. – 9:35 PM
Halftime: Heat 56, Mavericks 55. Tyler Herro with 19 points. 19 lead changes and 12 ties in the first half. – 9:35 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Maverick starters: Christie, Prosper, Edwards, Exum, Dinwiddie.
Heat: Jaquez, Anderson, Ware, Herro, Mitchell. – 8:17 PM
Maverick starters: Christie, Prosper, Edwards, Exum, Dinwiddie.
Heat: Jaquez, Anderson, Ware, Herro, Mitchell. – 8:17 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With injuries and illness keeping so many players out, Heat using its 14th different starting lineup of the season tonight vs. Mavs: Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Anderson and Kel’el Ware. – 8:01 PM
With injuries and illness keeping so many players out, Heat using its 14th different starting lineup of the season tonight vs. Mavs: Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Anderson and Kel’el Ware. – 8:01 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A Heat viewing guide for 2025 All-Star Weekend. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Christopher all representing miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A full rundown of where the Heat will be represented in San Francisco this weekend – 7:34 PM
A Heat viewing guide for 2025 All-Star Weekend. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Christopher all representing miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A full rundown of where the Heat will be represented in San Francisco this weekend – 7:34 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kyrie Irving (right shoulder), Dante Exum (Achilles tightness) and Klay Thompson (left foot sprain) all are questionable tonight vs. Miami. Out: Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, P.J. Washington and Dwight Powell. – 4:54 PM
Kyrie Irving (right shoulder), Dante Exum (Achilles tightness) and Klay Thompson (left foot sprain) all are questionable tonight vs. Miami. Out: Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, P.J. Washington and Dwight Powell. – 4:54 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A Heat viewing guide for 2025 All-Star Weekend. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Christopher all representing miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:28 PM
A Heat viewing guide for 2025 All-Star Weekend. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Christopher all representing miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:28 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
It’s a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and Cunningham apnews.com/article/all-st… – 3:20 PM
It’s a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and Cunningham apnews.com/article/all-st… – 3:20 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs list Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) and Klay Thompson (left foot sprain) as questionable tonight vs. Heat.
Dante Exum (Achilles tightness) is the only Dallas player who was out last night to be upgraded to questionable. – 2:35 PM
Mavs list Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) and Klay Thompson (left foot sprain) as questionable tonight vs. Heat.
Dante Exum (Achilles tightness) is the only Dallas player who was out last night to be upgraded to questionable. – 2:35 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: A Heat viewing guide for 2025 All-Star Weekend. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Christopher all representing miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Details on what Heat stuff to watch for this weekend – 2:34 PM
NEW: A Heat viewing guide for 2025 All-Star Weekend. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Josh Christopher all representing miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Details on what Heat stuff to watch for this weekend – 2:34 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Meanwhile, the Mavericks have ruled out Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington.
Dante Exum (left Achilles). Kyrie Irving (shoulder soreness) and Klay Thompson (foot sprain) are questionable.
Should be a fun one tonight! – 2:28 PM
Meanwhile, the Mavericks have ruled out Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, Dwight Powell and P.J. Washington.
Dante Exum (left Achilles). Kyrie Irving (shoulder soreness) and Klay Thompson (foot sprain) are questionable.
Should be a fun one tonight! – 2:28 PM
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Tim MacMahon: Mavs list Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) and Klay Thompson (left foot sprain) as questionable tonight vs. Heat. Dante Exum (Achilles tightness) is the only Dallas player who was out last night to be upgraded to questionable. -via x.com / February 13, 2025
Mark Followill: Injury updates – Max Christie & Dante Exum (listed ?able) are available. PJ Washington (R ankle sprain) is out. From JKidd…Anthony Davis is still being evaluated, so premature to set a timetable for his absence from a left adductor strain. Mavs vs Kings – WFAA/KFAA/MavsTV, 730p -via x.com / February 10, 2025
“The best thing about AD – look at tonight, how they (the Cavs) play two bigs,” said Dante Exum. “It’s a perfect example of how we can be – a defensive-minded team. And AD brings a lot of offense, a lot of rim protection, rebounding, everything. It’s going to be fun to jell and figure out how we’re going to be successful. “I think we have all the potential in the world. AD has been saying for a while that he wants to play the four. He’s going to have two centers in and out behind him and P.J. (Washington) goes to his natural position at the three. Just looking at that, it makes it a tough front court.” -via mavs.com / February 3, 2025
“It’s that time of year right now,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Thunder at Paycom Center. “We’re doing all the due diligence that we possibly can. But we can’t control everything. What we can control is our mentality and connection going into this game.” Herro and Jaquez felt bad enough that they didn’t travel with the team to Oklahoma City on Tuesday. But the good news for the Heat is Herro and Jaquez improved in time to take a flight Wednesday, rejoining the team in Oklahoma City ahead of its game against the Thunder. -via Miami Herald / February 12, 2025
Anthony Chiang: Heat rules out Josh Christopher (G League), Keshad Johnson (G League), Kevin Love (personal reasons), Dru Smith (Achilles) and Isaiah Stevens (G League) for tomorrow’s game in OKC. Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are listed as questionable with their stomach illnesses. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / February 11, 2025