Yesterday’s Results for Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat

NBA LOCKER-ROOM-REPORT; OUTRIGHT WINNER

Analysis: Chairman’s on Dallas Mavericks The Miami Heat are picking up the pace at the right time. But there are injuries to consider in the stretch run to end the regular season. The streaking Heat aim for their fourth straight win and eighth in 10 games Tuesday night when they host the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas (36-28) understands Miami's predicament as it faces its own battle down the stretch. The Mavericks will feel better down the stretch drive if big man Kristaps Porzingis (knee) can get healthy. Here’s what the Mavs are facing. The Mavericks are competing with the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers for the fifth through seventh spots in the Western Conference. One of those teams will end up in the play-in round and Dallas doesn't want that to be its fate. So maybe Dallas is catching a break tonight. Tonight, Miami point guard Victor Oladipo (right knee) will miss his 14th consecutive game and shooting guard Tyler Herro (foot) will miss his sixth in a row. The Heat also might be without veteran swingman Andre Iguodala, who left Sunday's game with a recurring hip problem and will be evaluated before the game. All Dallas needs to do is repeat a game played earlier this year. Tuesday's game is the first meeting between the Mavs and Heat since Dallas ended a six-game losing streak in the series on Jan. 1 with a 93-83 triumph. As for encouraging news, Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) sat out Sunday but is slated to play tonight against the Heat.