Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Heat 119-115. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.