Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 31 | 25 | 17 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 39 | 34 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Pacers 127-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · 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.