May 28, 2013

5/28/2013 11:10:00 PM
The Pacers set the tone early and like most Games in the logo in Winning Time it means something later not right then and there. The Heat uncharacteristically stumble down the stretch and then Ref Joe Crawford called a boo boo on King James and it was an illegal Screen but King James has only fouled out some two games )counting this one) in 128 games. The Pacers win 99-92 and they played big as did "Area 55" as he went for 23 points and twelve rebounds and the Heat Bigs couldn't control him.

Behind Hibbert of "Hoya Paranoia" Performance the Pacers get a "All Hands on Deck" Performance as all five starters hit double figures. I told you in the pre game that the Pacers back Court is just as important if not more important than the Pacers Bigs hence G-Hill 19 points, six rebounds, and five helpers and BK's Lance adding 20 points and five rebounds. Pacers PF D-West played big on the glass as he added 14 points and twelve rebounds.

The Heat just didn't close like they had hoped now they find themselves in a backyard boogie with "Blue Collar" turned back to "Gold Swagger" once again. King James had a game-high 24 points, six rebounds, and five helpers to go along with six personal fouls. Regular Marion played Super Mario in game four as he had 20 points with some nifty buckets at the rim. It was Wade County's nonchalant play that I couldn't figure out. Yes he has a bad wheel (Knee) but that I am going to turn it on in spurts is for the Birds. What he looks like is a shell of his former self and if the Heat are going to get to the "Fight for Larry" and win it they need an aggressive "Flash" circa 2005-06. Wade netted 16 points and six helpers but costly plays down the stretch and indecisive plays cost the Heat.

The Magic Number the Pacers shoot 50% from the field Heat shoot just over 39%. The Pacers made only three money balls to the Heat's eight. That is an even trade off and it came down to who makes the plays in the end. Both Teams shot it well enough from the Stripe to win.

The Heat now head back to 305 tied up at 2-2 as the Series again takes an odd turn and the Pacers know they have a shot and that is all the confidence you need.

Game 5 Thursday May 30 at 830pm ET...at the AA 305    

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