Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
89
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 26 | 36 | 29 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Heat 120-89. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.