Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
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Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Heat 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.