Jimmy Butler Leads Miami Heat to Overtime Win Over Mavericks

The Heat star's aggressive play continues to drive success as Miami reaches .500 on the season.

Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, including a game-tying dunk in the final seconds of regulation, to help the Miami Heat secure a 123-118 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Heat improved to 7-7 this season and are 5-2 when Butler's usage rate exceeds 20%, highlighting his pivotal role in the team's success.
Butler has scored 30 or more points in consecutive games since returning from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury, averaging 31.5 points during this stretch.
Miami's defense held the Mavericks to 20% shooting in overtime, while contributions from Bam Adebayo, Alec Burks, and Tyler Herro bolstered the win despite shooting struggles from the team overall.
The Heat will face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday in a key group-play matchup for the NBA's in-season tournament.