Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Heat demolished the Pacers 116-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.