Dallas Mavericks-Miami Heat Game 6 First Half Reaction

Dallas Mavericks-Miami Heat Game 6 First Half Score: Dallas Mavericks 53 - Miami Heat 51 (For the second time in the series and the second game in a row, both teams scored over 50 points in the first half.)

• The first half was a half of runs. The Heat got off to a quick start and were up 20-11 through about 6 minutes. The Mavericks came back with a run of their own during the final 6 minutes of the first quarter. They went on a 21-7 run to end the quarter and take a 32-27 lead. The Heat had just two field goals during the 6 minute stretch. The Heat jumped out to a quick second quarter start just like they jumped out in the first quarter. They went on a 15-8 run in the first six minutes of the second quarter. The rest of the second quarter was back and fourth.
• Early on LeBron was very hot from the field. He finally got his jumper going and hit his first four shots including a three. LeBron was constantly coming off screens on the baseline from Chalmers, which would free him for a post up on Marion or a pass out to Bosh at the elbow. The zone of the Mavs began to frustrate LeBron. He settled for jump shots but they weren't falling for him. LeBron will have to attack the basket in the second half, which will free guys for open shots especially Bosh from the elbow. 
• Dirk really struggled during the first half. Although he was getting really good looks, he was just 1-12 during the first half and couldn't get his jumper going. Dirk picked up two fouls and was struggling on the pick and roll to stay with Wade.
• The Mavs and Heat were both hot from three during the first half. The Mavs were 7 of 14 from three. DeShawn Stevenson continued his hot shooting with three 3-pointers in the first half. The Heat got a spark from Eddie House off of the bench. House was 3-3 from behind the arc during the first half. Both teams saw considerable improvement from three point land where they were a combined 6-33 in game 4.
• Jason Terry was the difference maker in the first half. He was on fire. In 17 minutes, Terry was 8 of 10 from the field including 3 of 5 from three and had 19 points. Since J.J. Barea began the game hot with 6 points on 3 of 6 shooting and 3 assists, LeBron switched onto Barea, while House took Terry but Terry was too much for House. He beat him off the dribble and from deep.