Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
136
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Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 136 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 37 | 31 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Pacers 136-123. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.