The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat, 105-90, at American Airlines Center on Friday night.

The Mavericks (25-22) came into the night hoping to snap out of a 2-6 funk against the surging Heat (25-22), and they got off to an excellent start in that regard by forging a 31-19 lead through the first 12 minutes. Miami was able to put together a much more productive second quarter, but thanks to Dallas' hot hand, the visitors only made a three-point dent in their deficit going into halftime. Lest there were any hopes of a comeback, the hosts definitively snuffed them out with a 32-16 advantage in the third quarter that set up the comfortable victory.

Victor Oladipo led the Heat with 20 points, adding two assists and one steal. Bam Adebayo generated an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double that included four assists. Tyler Herro delivered 16 points, five rebounds and one assist. Jimmy Butler turned in 12 points, four rebounds, one assist and two steals. Gabe Vincent produced 10 points and three assists.

Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 34 points, supplementing them with 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal. Spencer Dinwiddie supplied 19 points, three rebounds and two assists. Reggie Bullock registered 15 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Josh Green offered 12 points, five rebounds and three assists. Dorian Finney-Smith compiled 10 points, three assists, one rebound and one steal.

The Heat return home to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon, while the Mavericks remain home and host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon as well.