PREVIEW: The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. The Heat have won 22 of their last 33 regular season games , showcasing the kind of consistency that has them sitting third in the Eastern Conference. Miami is averaging 123.6 points on 48 percent shooting while allowing 118.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting , a balanced offensive-defensive profile that makes them a difficult matchup for most opponents. Tyler Herro is averaging 25.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Norman Powell is averaging 24.7 points, with Bam Adebayo serving as the third double-digit scorer. The Mavs have lost 20 of their last 29 games , though they arrive in Dallas riding a two-game winning streak that offers a glimmer of hope. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 110.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting , numbers that reflect their offensive struggles this season. Anthony Davis is averaging 19.3 points and 2.7 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 16.7 points and 6.6 rebounds as the team seeks to build momentum at home. The Heat outlasted the Mavericks 106-102 nine days ago as 7.5-point home favorites , setting the stage for what promises to be another tightly contested affair between these conference rivals.