⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pacers stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game. A much higher scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ MIA better than we expected
+4Q127-25
0Q221-21
+2Q324-24
-9Q423-32
▼ IND better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 9 points worse than our numbers for the Heat.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pacers won, and why the Heat did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 39 free throws to their 23
Key battles
14Points off turnovers5
6Fast break points2
27%Three-point accuracy43%
3Threes made6
📊The numbers
| MIA | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Shooting from the field | 49% |
| 3 | Threes made | 6 |
| 27% | Three-point accuracy | 43% |
| 18 | Free throws made | 26 |
| 48 | Rebounds | 54 |
| 7 | Offensive rebounds | 12 |
| 20 | Assists | 14 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 6 | Fast break points | 2 |
| 14 | Points off turnovers | 5 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 9 | Steals | 6 |
| 6 | Blocks | 5 |
