Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
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Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Heat 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.