Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
93
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 22 | 27 | 17 | 93 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Pacers 109-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.