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LakersMiami Heat @ Dallas Mavericks: Dec 3, 2025
Heat vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 118-108 on December 3, 2025 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 33 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 108 |
| Mavericks | 28 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
Top Performers
Heat
- 22 PTS Kel'el Ware
- 10 REB Kel'el Ware
- 9 AST Davion Mitchell
Mavericks
- 22 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 17 REB Anthony Davis
- 13 AST Ryan Nembhard
Heat vs Mavericks Box Score
Miami Heat
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson G | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 2-3 | -11 |
| Bam Adebayo CF | 28 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10-19 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Davion Mitchell G | 30 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Andrew Wiggins F | 33 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-18 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Tyler Herro G | 33 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8-17 | 2-7 | 2-2 | -5 |
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| Kel'el Ware C | 25 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8-11 | 4-5 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Nikola Jović F | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Dru Smith G | 17 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 3-3 | -1 |
| Simone Fontecchio F | 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 2-7 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. F | 21 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3-10 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +5 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis FC | 28 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7-17 | 2-4 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Max Christie G | 32 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +18 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Naji Marshall F | 35 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8-12 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 31 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9-13 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +3 |
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| Caleb Martin F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Dwight Powell FC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Klay Thompson G | 26 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-17 | 5-12 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Brandon Williams G | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -2 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +8 |
| D'Angelo Russell G | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +3 |
Heat vs Mavericks Recap
Dallas beat Miami 118-108 behind a 36-point second quarter that flipped a 5-point deficit into a 10-point halftime lead. The Mavericks improved to 8-15, while the Heat fell to 14-8.
The Heat led 33-28 after one quarter but collapsed in the second, outscored 36-21. Dallas stretched the margin to 13 by the end of three quarters. Miami scored 28 in the fourth to Dallas' 25 but could not close the gap. The Mavericks shot 46 of 91 from the field and committed only 13 turnovers compared to Miami's 10.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 22 points, while Anthony Davis grabbed 17 rebounds. Kel'el Ware matched Flagg's 22 points for Miami and added 10 rebounds. Ryan Nembhard ran the Mavericks' offense with 13 assists against Davion Mitchell's 9 for the Heat. Dallas held a 50-41 rebound advantage.
The number to know: 36 points in the second quarter. That quarter decided the game before halftime arrived.
Team Stats
| Heat | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 40-101 | Field Goals | 46-91 |
| 39.6% | FG % | 50.5% |
| 11-37 | 3-Pointers | 16-32 |
| 29.7% | 3P % | 50.0% |
| 17-18 | Free Throws | 10-12 |
| 94.4% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 29 | Assists | 31 |
| 11 | Steals | 6 |
| 5 | Blocks | 7 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 13 | Fouls | 15 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heat | 45.0% | 8.4% | 25.9% | 0.168 |
 Mavericks | 59.3% | 11.9% | 27.0% | 0.110 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Heat vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 3, 20258:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Heat WPLG Local 10 · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Heat vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Heat last 5
- W vs Clippers 140-123 Dec 1, 2025
- L vs Pistons 135-138 Nov 29, 2025
- W vs Bucks 106-103 Nov 26, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 106-102 Nov 24, 2025
- W @ 76ers 127-117 Nov 23, 2025
Mavericks last 5
- W @ Nuggets 131-121 Dec 1, 2025
- W @ Clippers 114-110 Nov 29, 2025
- L @ Lakers 119-129 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Heat 102-106 Nov 24, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 96-102 Nov 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 26, 2026 Mavericks @ Heat 113-109
- Nov 24, 2025 Mavericks @ Heat 102-106
More NBA Games on Dec 3, 2025
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2114
Orlando Magic1-2112Top: Fox 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1110Top: Mitchell 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2135
Indiana Pacers2-2120Top: Murray 52 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1104
New York Knicks0-3119Top: Towns 35 PTS, 18 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115
Atlanta Hawks2-292Top: Harden 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-395
Houston Rockets4-0121Top: Sengun 28 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3113
Chicago Bulls1-3103Top: Jr. 33 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0109
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113Top: Porter 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Heat vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Heat visit the Hawks Oct 28; Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28.
Heat vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Heat vs Mavericks on Dec 3, 2025?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 118-108 on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 22 points.
What are the Heat and Mavericks records?
After this game the Heat were 14-8 and the Mavericks were 8-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Heat vs Mavericks?
Kel'el Ware scored 22 for the Heat. Cooper Flagg scored 22 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Heat vs Mavericks season series?
The Heat lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Heat vs Mavericks game?
The Mavericks beat the Heat 113-109 on Oct 26, 2026 on the road.
Where was Heat vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Heat vs Mavericks?
Heat-Mavericks: Q1 33-28, Q2 21-36, Q3 26-29, Q4 28-25.
What is next for the Heat and Mavericks?
Heat visit the Hawks on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.