Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 81 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Pacers 111-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.