Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
88
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 16 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 88 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat ran roughshod over the Pacers 127-88. Heat torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.