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