Post-Game Grades: Indiana Pacers Fall Short Again vs Miami Heat
By Josh Padmore
113. 110. 95. 100. Final
The Miami Heat got under the Indiana Pacers’ skin once again, defeating the Indiana Pacers in Miami.
The Good: The Pacers looked pretty good at times, but fell off significantly towards the end of the first half. The bench was great in the first half, but the game ended with Indiana losing 113-95.
The Bad: The Pacers lost, and their next two games are brutal. They play the Houston Rockets in Houston on Monday, and the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday.
MVP: James Johnson was everywhere for the Heat. He scored 15 points off the bench, adding 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals.
LVP: Paul George was ejected from this game with two technical fouls, and he played poor while in action. He shot just 3-8 from the field and turned it over 4 times in just 19 minutes, adding 1 rebound.
X-Factor: Myles Turner tried his best, but Hassan Whiteside had his way once again against the Pacers. He double-doubled with 19 points and 16 rebounds.
INC. Was ejected from the game for picking up two technical fouls. In his 19 minutes, he shot just 3-8 from the field and turned it over 4 times. He scored 10 points and grabbed 1 rebound. Let his team down by complaining to the officials.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. PAUL GEORGE
Looked for his shot in the second half. Missed some easy ones, but was solid overall. Finished with 16 points and 6 assists.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. JEFF TEAGUE. B
B. Had his hands full trying to contain Hassan Whiteside, and it showed. He shot just 8-19 from the field, scoring 18 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.. Center. Indiana Pacers. MYLES TURNER
C-. Only took 2 shots, making 1 of them for 2 points. He had 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 turnovers. A game to forget for Thad.. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. THADDEUS YOUNG
Indiana Pacers. C.J. MILES. C+. Probably should have gotten some more shots, as he only took 4 of them on the night. Made 2 three-pointers for 8 points and 5 rebounds.. Shooting Guard
B. Struggled with his shot, shooting 3-12, but he looked aggressive and healthy once again. He scored 8 points and added 5 assists.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. MONTA ELLIS
B+. Picked up some extended run with Paul George getting ejected. Made 2-2 three-pointers and 5-8 overall, scoring 13 points. He also had 5 rebounds.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. GLENN ROBINSON III
Was very aggressive and made things happen, scoring 12 points in 18 minutes off the bench. Also shot 6-7 from the foul line.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. RODNEY STUCKEY. B+
C+. Productive in his backup power forward role. Scored 4 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. LAVOY ALLEN
RAKEEM CHRISTMAS. B-. Got rotational minutes for the second straight game with Al Jefferson out. Grabbed 7 rebounds and scored 4 points. He was a ball of energy again for the Pacers.. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers