Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
129
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Miami HeatHeat
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 31 | 39 | 33 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 30 | 34 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers pulled away from the Heat 129-114. Pacers' offense had its way with the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.