After a hard foul against Shaq in Game 4, Stackhouse was suspended for this game. Avery Johnson tried everything. In addition to Diop and Dampier, Keith van Horn and DJ Mbenga, fresh off of a 6-game suspension, guarded Shaq. Dallas' Marquis Daniels, who played well during the regular season, had a rare sighting on the court in the playoffs.
Miami got out to another quick start. Dallas ended the 1st half strong again. Dallas kept roughly an 8-point lead during the 3rd.Terry and Howard carried their team. Terry ended with 35 points. Howard added 25 points and 10 boards. Dirk struggled, but he dueled with Wade in the 4th. Wade didn't shoot well from the field until crunch time. He ended with 43 points on an amazing 21-25 from the line.
Late in the 4th, Dirk was doubled and dished to Dampier for a dunk and a Dallas lead. Wade came back to tie the game. Wade continued his great play in overtime. Payton threw the ball high off the glass, late in overtime. Dirk then hit a tough fadeaway. Wade got a foul call in his favor and knocked down the 2 free shots for a 101-100 lead.
Howard called the Mavs' last timeout before the 2nd free throw, forcing Dallas' last effort to be a half court heave. Miami win, taking a 3-2 lead heading back to Dallas.
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