Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 39 | 24 | 28 | 9 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Pacers 122-118 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.