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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
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Miami HeatHeat
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 19 24 20 35 98
Miami HeatHeat 28 31 18 26 103

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Pacers 103-98. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.