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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 20 29 20 30 99
Indiana PacersPacers 21 25 29 22 97

After Action Report

The Heat survived the Pacers 99-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.