Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 21 | 35 | 29 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Heat 118-112. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.