Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 94 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 16 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Pacers survived the Heat 94-91. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Heat couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.