Heat vs. Pacers final score: Pacers’ defense suffocates Heat in 90-84 win

Indiana came back from a 13-point second-quarter deficit and suffocated Miami down the stretch to pull out the 90-84 win and increase its lead in the conference. The Pacers made just enough plays late in the game to keep themselves out of arm’s reach of the Heat and protect home court.

The Pacers shot better than 50 percent from the floor, but turnovers allowed the Heat to take a big lead early in the game and stick around all night. Indiana also won the rebound battle, 43-33, which continues to be a major issue for Miami.

I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say, please give us seven games of this in late May, NBA.

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