Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Miami HeatHeat
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Heat 112-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.