Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
124
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Miami HeatHeat
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 124 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Heat 124-114. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.