Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 23 | 34 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Pacers 121-109. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.