Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Pacers 126-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.