Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Heat 116-100. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.