Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Heat 103-91. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.