Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 36 | 28 | 21 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Pacers 119-117. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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.