Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 40 | 26 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 38 | 30 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Pacers 125-118. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.