Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Pacers 101-99. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.