Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 11 | 136 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 33 | 37 | 28 | 16 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Heat 141-136 in overtime. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss.
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.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.