Heat vs Mavericks Preview: NBA Records, Form and Head-to-Head
Heat vs Mavericks (MIA vs DAL) is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, tipping off Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM. This preview covers both teams’ records so far this season, their home/road splits and head-to-head results from 2025-26, and what to watch in this game. All data is current as of 2026-10-28 and comes from official box scores via balldontlie.
Records so far this season: Heat 0-4 (4 games); Mavericks 2-2 (4 games). The sample is still small, so the figures below are mainly from the 2025-26 regular season and serve as background only.
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Heat vs Mavericks game information
| Tip-off (ET) | Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM |
| Competition | 2026-27 NBA regular season |
| Away | Miami Heat (MIA) |
| Home | Dallas Mavericks (DAL) |
Heat vs Mavericks: this season’s meetings
The teams have met 1 time in 2026-27: the Heat have won 0 and the Mavericks 1.
| Date | Matchup (away @ home) | Score (away-home) | Winner | Top scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26 | Mavericks @ Heat | 113-109 | Mavericks | Cooper Flagg 29; Giannis Antetokounmpo 29 |
Heat vs Mavericks: season stats compared
Records and scoring come from balldontlie; shooting, rebounding and other box-score details come from ESPN (compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR). Shooting percentages are total makes divided by total attempts.
| Heat | Mavericks | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-4 | 2-2 |
| Points per game | 109.0 | 112.5 |
| Opp. points per game | 121.8 | 116.0 |
| Field-goal % | 43.2% | 49.4% |
| 3-point % | 30.6% | 34.2% |
| 3-pointers made per game | 12.2 | 12.5 |
| Rebounds per game | 40.5 | 43.0 |
| Assists per game | 24.8 | 27.0 |
| Turnovers per game | 14.5 | 18.5 |
| Box-score sample | 4 games | 4 games |
Heat and Mavericks: leading scorers lately
The Heat’ top five scorers over their last 4 games (games played only):
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 4 | 28.5 | 9.5 | 5.0 |
| Davion Mitchell | 4 | 18.0 | 0.8 | 7.0 |
| Bam Adebayo | 4 | 11.8 | 7.2 | 3.5 |
| Bobby Portis | 4 | 10.2 | 8.0 | 1.2 |
| Klay Thompson | 4 | 9.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
The Mavericks’ top five scorers over their last 4 games (games played only):
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 3 | 25.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Kyrie Irving | 3 | 19.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| P.J. Washington | 4 | 15.5 | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| Naji Marshall | 3 | 13.7 | 3.3 | 5.7 |
| Max Christie | 4 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
Miami Heat: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Heat played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 43-39, scoring 120.9 points per game and allowing 118.5, for a net of 2.3. Combined scoring in their games averaged 239.4 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 43-39 | 120.9 | 118.5 |
| Home | 41 | 26-15 | 123.5 | 118.3 |
| Road | 41 | 17-24 | 118.3 | 118.8 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 5-5 | 125.8 | 126.2 |
They recorded 26-15 at home and 17-24 on the road, averaging 5.2 more points per game at home. Heat is the visiting team in this matchup. They did not qualify for the playoffs last season.
Dallas Mavericks: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Mavericks played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 26-56, scoring 114.1 points per game and allowing 119.6, for a net of -5.5. Combined scoring in their games averaged 233.8 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 26-56 | 114.1 | 119.6 |
| Home | 41 | 16-25 | 116.3 | 119.9 |
| Road | 41 | 10-31 | 111.9 | 119.4 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 3-7 | 116.8 | 124.3 |
They recorded 16-25 at home and 10-31 on the road, averaging 4.4 more points per game at home. Mavericks is the home team in this matchup. They did not qualify for the playoffs last season.
Heat vs Mavericks head-to-head last season
The two teams met 2 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Heat won 1 and Mavericks won 1.
| Date | Home | Away | Score (home-away) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Mavericks | Heat | 118-108 | Mavericks |
| 2025-11-24 | Heat | Mavericks | 106-102 | Heat |
2 games are a limited sample, and both rosters changed in the offseason. This record reflects last season’s matchup results and does not establish that the same pattern will continue this season.
What to watch in this game
- Tempo gap: combined scoring averaged 239.4 points in Heat games and 233.8 in Mavericks games last season, a gap of 5.6. Which way this one trends is the first readable signal.
- Fourth quarters: last season Heat averaged 29.0 points and allowed 28.8 in the fourth; Mavericks averaged 27.3 and allowed 28.0.
- Early-season sample: records this early are a small sample. A game or two can swing on scheduling, injuries and rotation changes, so judge each team alongside last season’s numbers and the games still to come.
- Injuries and starters: this preview does not speculate on player availability or projected lineups. Consult the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
What time do the Heat and Mavericks tip off?
Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Is this a regular-season or preseason game?
This is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, and the result counts toward both teams’ regular-season records.
How did these two teams fare against each other last season?
They met 2 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Heat won 1, Mavericks won 1. Scores: 118-108, 106-102. That is a 2-game sample and both rosters changed over the summer, so treat it as background only.
Can last season’s numbers predict this game?
Only to a limited extent. Last season’s numbers reflect last season’s rosters. After summer trades, signings and draft picks, both teams need to be reassessed as this season’s games come in.
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Data current as of 2026-10-28. Scores and schedule from balldontlie; team box scores and player stats from ESPN, compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR. Advanced metrics, injury reports and starting lineups are not included. This article is a data summary and does not constitute betting advice. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.