Pacers Outlast Heat Again in Rematch, Haliburton Scores 44 in Thrilling Victory
The Indianapolis Pacers and Miami Heat will play a rematch of their high scoring tilt on Saturday night at 8:10 PM ET, at the Kaseya Center in an Eastern Conference bout.
Game outlook
The Indianapolis Pacers and Miami Heat will play a rematch of their high scoring tilt on Saturday night at 8:10 PM ET, at the Kaseya Center in an Eastern Conference bout. Miami won the first game 142-132, and will be looking to repeat this performance.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pacers +120 | Heat -142
Spread: Pacers +2.5 (-110) | Heat -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 242 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 59%.
Indiana Pacers
In a thrilling matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat triumphed 142-132. Jimmy Butler scored 36 points and was aided by Jaime Jaquez Jr who scored 24 points, 14 of them in the fourth quarter. Josh Richardson scored 19 points and Duncan Robinson had 16 points. The Heat had an impressive fourth quarter, scoring 45 points. This is the second-most in team history with the previous record being 48 in 1989, and is well over their season average. Despite losing All-Star Center Bam Adebayo in the second quarter due to a bruised hip, Miami never backed down. Indiana ranks first in offense, averaging 127.63 points per game, and 29th in defense, allowing 124.75 points per game. The Pacers hit an average of 50.36% of their field goals, 79.94% of their free throws and 38.63% of their three pointers, and are 9-8 this season.
Miami Heat Analysis
Tyrese Haliburton had a career-high 44 points for the Indiana Pacers in a loss to the Miami Heat two days ago. Obi Toppin and Bruce Brown each scored 25 and 15 points, respectively. Haliburton also had 10 assists as the Pacers put up 73 points in the first half, but gave up 78 points in the second half due to poor defensive play. Indiana leads the NBA in offensive rating but are giving up the highest point total in the NBA at 125.8 points per game due to their high-paced style. The Heat are ranked 13th in power ranking and 24th for offense, 7th for defense, and 11-8 (9-10 ATS) overall. They make an average of 46.44% of their field goals and 38.17% of their three pointers, while allowing 47.64% field goals and 38.03% three pointers.