Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Indiana PacersPacers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Pacers 117-106. Heat torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.