Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Pacers squeaked past the Heat 123-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.