Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Heat 106-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.