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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 24 31 34 32 121
Miami HeatHeat 31 40 28 20 119

After Action Report

The Pacers snuck past the Heat 121-119. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.