Game Summary

Heat vs. Mavericks Game 5: Box Score, Shot Charts, and Play-by-Play

Game Summary

In Game 5 of the 2011 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 112-103 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Key Stats

* **Dirk Nowitzki:** 26 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists * **Dwyane Wade:** 29 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists * **LeBron James:** 21 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists

The Mavericks were led by Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 29 points, while LeBron James added 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.

The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, while the Mavericks shot 48.9%. The Heat outrebounded the Mavericks 44-35, but the Mavericks had a 16-9 advantage in turnovers.

The Mavericks took a 13-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. The Heat cut the lead to 5 points in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks held on for the win.