Tyler Herro scored 40 points for the Heat, who were swept in a road back-to-back and have lost four consecutive games.

No-go Wednesday

Dante Exum scored a season-high 27 points, one short of his career high, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 118-113 on Thursday night. Max Christie added 19 points, Spencer Dinwiddie had 17 and Kessler Edwards finished with season highs of 15 points and nine rebounds as the undermanned,

The Dallas Mavericks earned their second consecutive win on Thursday despite eight players being ruled out due to injuries. Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson were among the Mavericks who did not play in the team’s 118-113 win against the Miami Heat.

Dante Exum scored a season-high 27 points to lead seven Dallas players in double figures as the Mavericks beat the visiting Miami Heat 118-113 on Thursday in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.

LOS ANGELES — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering an injury scare. Exum attempted to defend a driving LeBron James at the basket, but took a big hit from the Lakers star and immediately fell to the floor.

Exum closed with a team-high 27 points (11-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Thursday's 118-113 victory over the Heat. The Mavericks were missing their entire usual starting lineup,

Good to go Thursday

With Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Klay Thompson (foot) also receiving questionable tags, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy and Max Christie could all receive increased playing time against Miami.

Sitting out Wednesday

Incredible defensive effort by the Mavs and Jason Kidd. Tyler Herro went off for 40 but the role players for the Heat couldn’t do anything. Dallas had seven

San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday.