Pacers leave without Haliburton, take heat in Miami written Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat Credit: Megan Briggs/Getty (Miami, FL) – The Indiana Pacers played the second of their two straight games against the Heat without their best player, Tyrese Haliburton. They delivered one of their best performances of the season, winning 144-129. First quarter The Pacers would have trouble shooting early in the game as they went 2-11 in the first 6 minutes. They also missed their first 7 shots from beyond the arc. The Pacers ended the quarter with a 31-25 lead, and their defense also continues to struggle. Duncan Robinson would lead the Heat with 8 points, while Bennedict Mathur would lead the Pacers with 8 points. Second quarter The Pacers’ shooting improved early in the period, with Mathurin, Hield and Turner all contributing early. Duncan Robinson continued to hurt the Heat, repeatedly hitting 10-foot jumpers to help keep Miami ahead. The Pacers bench would continue to top Indiana as 32 of the first 46 points would come from bench players. The Pacers continued to battle and tied the game at 65 at halftime. Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith led Indiana with 13 points, while Duncan Robinson and Josh Richardson paced the Heat with 15 and 14 points. The Pacers shot 55.3% in the first half and were within 5 points. The Heat shot 51.1% from the 18-3 point line and went 8/16 from beyond the arc. Third quarter The Pacers stormed out of the break, taking a quick lead before going up 10 points. The Pacers’ shooting would continue a hot streak that began in the second period, with Obi Toppin and Buddy Hield and others starting to hit from beyond the arc. The Pacers went on to score 40 points in the third when they ended the period 106-98. Fourth quarter In the final period, the two teams continued to battle back and forth.
Bruce Brown continued to hit a three as the Pacers opened up a 12-point lead. Jimmy Butler continued to try to keep the Heat alive, repeatedly getting to the free throw line. The Pacers continued to respond, keeping the Heat within reach, with T.J McConnell making clutch plays throughout the quarter. The Pacers finish the game and get revenge 144:129. The best performers Bruce Brown leads the Pacers with a season-high 30 points. He was followed by Obi Toppin, who had 22, and Aaron Nesmith and T.J McConnell, who each added 20. Jimmy Butler scored 33 for Miami, Josh Richardson added 18 off the bench, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Orlando Robinson both followed. adding 16. Notes The Pacers shot 65.9% from the floor, the second best percentage in franchise history. They shot 79% from the floor in the second half. The Pacers would shoot 16-of-32 from three-point range. Miami would shoot 53.95 from the floor and 48% from three. Later (11-9) The Heat do not play again until Wednesday, December 6 when they face the Toronto Raptors. Meanwhile, the Pacers (10-8) play the Boston Celtics (15-4) in an NBA midseason playoff game on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pregame with Pat Boylen starts at 7pm on 93.5/107.5 The Fan! SEE ALSO
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