The Miami Heat moved to 39-36 after a 135-118 result against the Indiana Pacers, who entered at 17-58, at 5:00 PM EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
First quarter
The Miami Heat opened with 36 points in the first quarter while the Pacers scored 34.
The Heat hit 13 3-pointers on 35 percent shooting from deep for the game, keeping pace early with perimeter looks.
Tyler Herro led the 305 in the previous game with 31 points on 54 percent shooting, and that kind of efficient scoring was the template for Miami’s early pace.
Second quarter
The Heat added 39 points in the second quarter, but the Pacers answered with 45 to take control by halftime.
Indiana finished at 58 percent from the field and 46 percent from 3-point range, and that shot-making turned a tight game into a wider margin.
Davion Mitchell posted 8 assists in the previous game, and Miami’s 29 assists in this one showed the ball continued to move even as Indiana’s lead grew.
Third quarter
Miami scored 32 points in the third quarter, and the Pacers countered with 29 to keep the gap intact.
Bam Adebayo logged 12 rebounds in the previous game, and the Heat’s 47 total rebounds in this matchup kept the possession battle within reach.
The Heat also generated 21 points off turnovers while committing 7 turnovers, a stretch that defined several game-changing plays Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers.
Fourth quarter
Miami scored 11 points in the fourth quarter while Indiana put up 27 to close out the night.
The Pacers got 77 bench points, and that reserve production shaped what went wrong for Miami Heat when the rotation minutes hit.
Indiana also piled up 36 assists, and Miami’s defense allowed 135 points despite 4 blocks and 5 steals in the post-game report Miami Heat.
For the Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers match summary, the Heat finished at 46 percent from the field while the Pacers posted a 69 percent true shooting mark that separated the teams late.
The Heat are scheduled to host the Philadelphia 76ers at Kaseya Center in Miami on 3/30/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with coverage available on Peacock and NBCS-PH.
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