Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 37 | 18 | 29 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 26 | 39 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Heat survived the Pacers 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.