Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
105
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 14 | 19 | 41 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Pacers 105-100. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.