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Miami Faces Dallas, Looks to End 3-Game Slide – WTOP News
The Miami Heat host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, seeking their first win after opening the season 0-3.
Miami forward Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 35.5 points in his first two games but was held to 14 points during Saturday's 115-110 loss at Charlotte.
Dallas played without reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving on Saturday, as rookie reserve Sergio de Larrea produced 21 points in 33 minutes against San Antonio.
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said the team is learning to handle adversity, noting, "We're all on the same page when shots are going down."
Point guard Davion Mitchell has stepped up with 17.0 points on 46.7% 3-point shooting, while teammates Adebayo and Antetokounmpo struggle at 23.1% and 16.7% respectively.
Brandon Miller scored 34 points on Saturday and Charlotte's Hornets beat 115-110 to the Miami Heat, which still doesn't win, recovering from one of the worst defeats in franchise history the night before.