Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Heat 101-100. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.