Heat fall to 0‑4 despite Antetokounmpo triple‑double

The Miami Heat extended their winless streak to four games with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at the Kaseya Center on Monday night. The defeat occurred despite a historic performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded a triple-double to keep his team in the game until the final moments.

Antetokounmpo finished with 29 points on 52.2 percent shooting, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and a block in 39 minutes. The 31-year-old entered the game with 59 career triple-doubles, including three in the playoffs. His performance included a posterizing dunk over Dallas center Daniel Gafford.

Four other Heat players reached double figures in scoring. Bobby Portis Jr. contributed a 10-point and 12-rebound double-double off the bench. Bam Adebayo recorded eight points on 30 percent shooting, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 30 minutes. Dru Smith was one of three Heat players to finish with a positive plus-minus, posting a +4 in 15 minutes.

For the Mavericks, Cooper Flagg returned from a shoulder injury in his first game since the setback. The 19-year-old former No. 1 pick showed no signs of rust during his return. The Heat’s defensive struggles were evident, as the team ranks 27th in defensive efficiency, allowing 121.4 points per 100 possessions. Miami also ranks 27th in offensive efficiency, averaging 105.1 points per 100 possessions.

The loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for Miami in the 2026-27 NBA season. The Heat had only two losing streaks of four games or more in the previous 2025-26 season, with the first not arriving until December 9. Despite the loss, Antetokounmpo’s dominance continued to draw attention from the South Florida fanbase.