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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
127
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Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
135
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 26 33 28 40 127
Miami HeatHeat 35 39 30 31 135

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Heat fended off the Pacers 135-127. Heat's offense had its way with the Pacers. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.