What happened: Dallas paired Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving in the starting five at Miami. Flagg forced a turnover and moved the ball to Irving for a three against the Heat.

Why it matters: Dallas is testing the Flagg-Irving pairing in the starting group to open the Miami matchup. Early stops that turn into shared scoring chances show how the Mavericks want to play through both.

What to watch: Dallas continues the Miami matchup with Flagg and Irving sharing the floor.