- Matchup: Miami Heat vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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The Miami Heat (13-7) are heading to the American Airlines Center this Wednesday to take on the struggling Dallas Mavericks (6-15).
The Heat recently faced the Pistons but suffered a close defeat, ending the game at 138-135. Miami achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0% (44 out of 88) and connected on 14 of their 29 attempts from beyond the arc. On free throws, they were impressive, sinking 33 of 39 shots for an 84.6% success rate. In total rebounds, they gathered 38, including 11 offensive boards, and dished out 27 assists while forcing 21 turnovers from their opponents, resulting in 12 steals. Defensively, Miami allowed Detroit to shoot at 59.1%, with the Pistons recording 29 assists and making 11 steals as well. Detroit secured 43 rebounds (11 offensive, 32 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. The Pistons had a free throw success rate of 73.9%, making 17 of 23 attempts, and managed 11 triples from 26 tries. In terms of fouls, Miami was called for 20, whereas Detroit amassed 27.
Andrew Wiggins played a crucial role in this contest, shooting an impressive 66.7% from the field and dishing out 4 assists. He logged 37 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds, finishing with 31 points on 10 for 15 shooting.
The Miami Heat enter this game with a record of 13-7 for the season. They average 123.6 points per game, ranking 2nd in the NBA, and boast a field goal percentage of 48.0%. The team hits 37.3% of their three-point attempts (263 of 706) and 79.3% from the charity stripe. On the boards, Miami averages 46.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 602 assists this season, sitting 4th in the league in ball distribution. They turn the ball over 14.6 times a game and average 20.3 personal fouls.
On the defensive side, the Heat force 16.2 turnovers per game while drawing 21.6 fouls. They rank 19th in allowing assists with 542 given up this year. Miami surrenders a shooting percentage of 43.8% (850 of 1,939), and they give up 49.2 rebounds per game. Their opponents connect on 32.0% of their three-point attempts, with Miami ranked 20th in the league for points allowed per game at 118.2.
In their last game, the Mavericks celebrated a win against the Clippers, finishing 114-110. Dallas secured 33 defensive boards and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 37. They committed 9 turnovers while tallying 15 steals in this contest. The Clippers were called for 21 fouls, sending the Mavericks to the line 28 times, where they converted on 23 attempts for 82.1%. From three-point range, Dallas managed to hit 11 of 39 attempts (28.2%). Ultimately, the Mavericks shot 44.4% overall, making 40 of 90 shots, while allowing the Clippers to hit 37 of 80 attempts for 46.3%. Dallas held the Clippers to a 28.0% three-point shooting rate (7 out of 25), and they made 29 of 31 free throws (93.5%). On the boards, Dallas conceded a total of 46 rebounds to Los Angeles (5 offensive).
Cooper Flagg was a key player for the Mavericks, racking up 35 points during his 38 minutes of play, along with 2 assists. He shot 59.1% (13 of 22) and collected 8 rebounds.
The Mavericks’ record stands at 6-15 this season. They commit an average of 21.4 personal fouls per game and convert 75.7% of their free throw attempts. The team averages 24.0 assists per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA, while turning the ball over 16.2 times per game. Dallas has scored 2,314 points this season (110.2 points per game) and is averaging 44.8 rebounds.
Defensively, the Mavericks rank 15th in points allowed per game at 115.9. They generate 14.7 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 45.8% (ranking 7th in the league). Dallas permits a three-point shooting percentage of 32.7% (232 of 709) and opponents convert 75.5% of their free throws. They surrender 24.8 assists and 48.7 rebounds per game, which ranks them 5th and 28th in the league respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Miami
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