Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 27 | 28 | 37 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Heat 125-119. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.