Pacers Revenge On Heat

     The Indiana Pacers gained revenge on the Miami Heat 144-129 on Saturday night at Kaseya Center. Both teams faced each other two nights ago in the same venue with the Heat victorious. It is a new NBA procedure to cut down on team traveling during the regular season. 

     Miami(11-9) leaped to a 31-25 lead by the end of the first quarter. Both clubs excelled during the second quarter with heavy scoring and were tied 65-65 at halftime. 

     Indiana(10-8) gained momentum in the third quarter and had a 106-98 lead at the end of the frame. The Pacers went on a 9-5 spurt at the start of the fourth quarter. 

     Jimmy Butler dropped in 33 points for Miami. Seven Heat players finished will double-digit scoring on the scoresheet. Caleb Martin contributed 18 points while Duncan Robinson had 17 points. Bruce Brown led Indiana with 30 points.