Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 35 | 37 | 32 | 131 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 18 | 29 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Pacers 131-122. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.