Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 18 | 30 | 25 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 14 | 29 | 37 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Heat 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.