Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
124
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Indiana PacersPacers
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 124 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Pacers 124-108. Heat's offense had its way with the Pacers. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.