Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Heat 112-89. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.