The Heat's usual strength on defense faltered, allowing the Pacers to exploit the weaknesses, leading to a stark contrast in their performance, especially evident in their first-half struggles.
Indiana's offensive setup proved effective, highlighted by their impressive 66 first-half points and 21 assists, showcasing a remarkable synergy and precision in their gameplay.
Despite a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, led by Kel'el Ware's scoring, the Heat could not overcome the large deficit created by their poor defensive showing.
The disparity in scoring, particularly in points off turnovers and three-pointers, illustrated the Heat's struggles, as they were outscored significantly in both areas against the Pacers.
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