Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
122
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 118 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 25 | 31 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Pacers 122-118. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.