Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
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Indiana PacersPacers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pacers 125-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.