Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 39 | 21 | 28 | 11 | 133 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 9 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Heat squeaked past the Pacers 133-131 in overtime. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.