Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
127
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
107
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 127 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 19 | 37 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Heat 127-107. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.