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