Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 32 | 22 | 24 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers blew the doors off the Heat 132-98. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.