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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 33 27 27 30 117
Miami HeatHeat 24 24 28 29 105

After Action Report

The Pacers took care of the Heat 117-105. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.