Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers blew the doors off the Heat 118-87. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.