Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
107
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Heat 111-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.