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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 18 29 24 27 98
Indiana PacersPacers 25 26 26 19 96

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Pacers 98-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.