Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 135 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Heat fended off the Pacers 135-129. Heat's offense had its way with the Pacers. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.