Heat Take Pacers In Game 1

     The 2020 NBA Playoffs finally began on Tuesday for the Miami Heat as they topped the Indiana Pacers 113-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at AdventHealth Arena in Lake Buena Vista. The Pacers moved past the Heat for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference during the final game of the regular season between both clubs on Saturday. 

     Indiana held a 33-27 lead with a late 11-6 spurt at the end of the first quarter. Miami took control in the second quarter and led at halftime 56-52. The Heat remained in front 81-80 after three quarters and moved ahead 107-95 with 2:29 left in the final quarter. 

     Jimmy Butler led Miami with 28 points while Goran Dragic dropped in 24 points. Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Pacers got 22 points apiece from T.J. Warren and Malcolm Brogdon.