Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Pacers 113-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.