Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
110
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Heat 117-110. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.