Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 39 | 32 | 24 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Pacers 119-115. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.