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Miami turns on the heat in second half for 114-92 win over Pacers

Score was tied at the half
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Posted at 10:47 PM, Aug 10, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-11 00:29:33-04

ORLANDO — Indiana's offense was missing in action during the second half of Monday's game with Miami.

The result was a 114-92 win by the Heat. Both teams entered the game with 43-27 records, so the loss sends the Pacers into fifth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Indiana got off to a slow start, but managed to tie the score at the half. Miami dominated the third quarter 37-23 and didn't let down in the fourth.

T.J. Warren, who was so hot during the five games since the season restart, was held to 12-points. Victor Oladipo led the Pacers with 14.

Indiana shot just 39% for the game and was out rebounded 58-45.

The Pacers face Houston Wednesday, in the next to last game before the playoffs.