Game 3 baby!!! Indy and Miami

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">MIAMI (Ticker) -- The Indiana Pacers can remain unbeaten in the playoffs on Monday when they face the Miami Heat in Game Three of the Eastern Conference semifinals at American Airlines Arena.

The Pacers have won their first six postseason games by an average of 15.2 points. They had their closest call on Saturday as they maintained their home-court advantage with a 91-80 victory over the Heat in Game Two.

Ron Artest scored 20 points and Reggie Miller added 19 in just 18 minutes, making 6-of-10 shots as Indiana became the first team in NBA history to win six straight playoff games by double figures.

Lamar Odom had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Dwyane Wade scored 19 points but had little help as the Heat shot just 40 percent (30-of-74) from the floor, including 1-of-6 from 3-point range.

MEANINGFUL MATCHUP:

Miller vs. G Eddie Jones. Miller was a decisive force in Game Two, making a 3-pointer at the first-half buzzer and two more early in the third quarter as Indiana pulled away. He has made 9-of-16 shots in the series despite playing less minutes than Jones, who has been held to only 13 points in the first two games combined.

WHO'S HOT:

Heat: Wade has played like anything but a rookie in his first postseason and has not been slowed by the physical Pacers defense. He has scored 41 points on 17-of-35 shooting in Games One and Two. Wade has also collected 11 rebounds and nine assists.

Pacers: Artest has scored at least 20 points in four of the five playoff games in which he has played. He has made 15-of-33 shots from the floor and 13-of-18 free throws against Miami while continuing to play stellar defense.

WHO'S NOT:

Heat: Jones has been ineffective in the postseason, shooting only 38-of-102 overall, including just 14-of-50 from 3-point range. He has scored just 21 points in the last three games, making only 6-of-22 shots.

Pacers: After dominating Miami during the regular season, Jermaine O'Neal has been held in check in first two games of the series, scoring 30 points on 10-of-32 shooting.

STREAKS: Indiana has won 11 straight games overall since losing to Detroit on the road on April 4. ... Miami has won its last 16 home games, including four in the playoffs, since a loss to Toronto here on March 2.

SEASON SERIES & HISTORY: Indiana is unbeaten in five meetings with Miami this season after sweeping the three-game regular-season series. </div>
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<div align="left">I have a signature bet riding on the Pacers sweeping the Heat. 2 more games to go and I'm gonna make one ugly sig for one unlucky guy.</div>

 

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<div align="left">I have a signature bet riding on the Pacers sweeping the Heat. 2 more games to go and I'm gonna make one ugly sig for one unlucky guy.</div></div>
Haha, who you betting with? It's hard to bet against the Pacers. This game looks like it's gonna be a battle so far though. The Heat can take this one.

 

Yeah the Heat have one I think like 15 strait at home.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">Haha, who you betting with? It's hard to bet against the Pacers. This game looks like it's gonna be a battle so far though. The Heat can take this one.</div>
I have one with AllNet. This game is too close.....I need them to make a run.

 

^Well, you lost the bet AND Jermaine got posterized.

 

^It's a double whammy in my face. Oh well, I will live to play another day.....

Indiana in 5!!!!

 

I told you, this series will go to 5 or 6, I was telling you look at against NOH, the Heat are just not good on the road, and to be keeping along with Indiana on the road was pretty impressive. I knew they would take this one

 

Home ground is everything in the playoffs so far. Heat win 97-84. Dwyane Wade was big yet again, with 25 points, 6 assists and 5 reounds. The heat shot a better FT%, and the Pacers struggled from the line. The Heat had control of the boards, especially Brian Grant with 16 rebounds. The Heat played a whole new game out there, and deserved to win and made the Pacers struggle. The Heat had a 30 point 4th quarter. Game 4 should be interesting.

Recap

 

^Whoa then ended up winning by that much. Good W for the Heat and show the Pacers that they're for real.

 

Did yall see that dunk Dwyane Wade put on JO ?? That was sick.Anyways the game got exciting when Reggie hit that three on Eddie Jones Lamar Odom could have ended the game if he would have made his free throws.I think the heat will lose this series in six though.

 

What's better. Amare on Olowakandi, or Wade on JO?

 

I think the Pacers in five. Look for Reggie to shoot more in Game 4. He will be red-hot. Take my word for that.