Walter Clayton Jr. sparks Mavericks victory over Heat in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks secured a 113-109 victory against the Miami Heat on October 26, 2026. Walter Clayton Jr., who joined the Mavericks after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, contributed significantly off the bench with 15 points in just 17 minutes. His performance included a near-perfect shooting record, going 6-of-7 from the field and making both of his three-point attempts. Clayton's playmaking abilities were also evident, assisting teammates and enhancing the Mavericks' offensive strategy, which is designed for fast play. This win improved the Mavericks' record to 2-2 while the Heat fell to 0-4.
- •Mavericks defeated Heat 113-109 on October 26, 2026.
- •Walter Clayton Jr. scored 15 points in 17 minutes off the bench.
- •Clayton shot 6-of-7 from the field and made 2-of-2 three-point attempts.
- •Mavericks improved to 2-2; Heat dropped to 0-4.
- •Clayton's playmaking added depth to Mavericks' fast-paced strategy.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Mavericks Guard Walter Clayton Jr. Provides Spark Off the Bench
"The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 113-109, sending the Heat to 0-4. Walter Clayton Jr. was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on October 19th. Now with the Mavericks, Clayton is making an immediate impact for a team that needed a backup guard. Clayton finished with 15 points that may have shown the Mavericks that […] The post Mavericks Guard Walter Clayton Jr. Provides Spark Off the Bench appeared first on HEAVY.
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