This is a make-or-lose competition, and more accurate shooting Mavericks, extinguish the fire. Dallas shot 56.5 per cent of the field and scored three points in 1:19 (68.4 percent) 112-103 en route to victory.

While the Mavericks were very efficient on offense, their defense has been disappointing. Dallas has allowed Miami to score 103 points on 52.9 percent shooting and nearly every night since the porous defense would result in a loss. But ultimately, the Mavericks shot enough to overcome their defensive shortcomings.

For the first time in the series, the Mavericks call ahead and 6:48 left in the game was 95-90. Over the next two minutes, it was not the defense of Dallas and the Heat was 9-0 run to lead 99-95. Mavericks responded by closing 17-4 run of their own. Over the last four minutes of the game, Dallas was shot four of the six airport three three rows of three and six points in six bands of charity, to keep warm just two free throws and still life.

Mavericks now leads the series 3-2 and need more victory to win their first NBA championship in the history of the franchise.