Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 93 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Heat 98-93. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.