Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 29 | 23 | 37 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Heat 127-116. Pacers' offense had its way with the Heat. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.