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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 21 22 27 23 93
Indiana PacersPacers 28 31 11 27 97

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Heat 97-93. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.