Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 38 | 27 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Pacers 121-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.