Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Heat 114-95. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.