Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 14 | 39 | 23 | 19 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Pacers 112-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
