Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Pacers 121-118. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.