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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
133
away
Chemistry Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
130
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 31 30 27 30 15 133
Indiana PacersPacers 32 27 29 30 12 130

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Pacers 133-130 in overtime. Heat torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.