Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
119
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Miami HeatHeat
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 34 | 33 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Pacers snuck past the Heat 119-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.