Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 21 | 36 | 29 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Pacers 114-90. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.