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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 29 25 22 104
Indiana PacersPacers 26 18 25 30 99

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Pacers 104-99. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's 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.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.