Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 13 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 11 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Pacers 126-124 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.