Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Pacers 107-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.