Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 127 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 21 | 31 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Heat buried the Pacers 127-96. Heat's offense had its way with the Pacers. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.