Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 7 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 40 | 32 | 19 | 28 | 5 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Heat 126-124 in overtime. Pacers' offense had its way with the Heat. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.