May 24, 2014
8:30 PM EST
AmericanAirlines Arena - Miami, FL
The Skinny

The Pacers were neck and neck with the Heat throughout game 2 that would’ve set them ahead in the series 2-0, and after Paul George hit a 3 at the end of the shotclock to give the Pacers a 67-70 lead, it seemed the game was all but over. Alas, after David West took Norris Cole’s finger straight to his eye and Paul George had his brain pinballed between Dwayne Wade’s knee and the court, the game turned for the worst. With 3 straight possessions that ended in turnovers, the Miami Heat grabbed a 76-70 lead and the Pacers had lost all momentum and the Heat had the game in their hands. At that point, it was a matter of winding down the clock. The Pacers could have, and really should have won this game. But instead, LeBron took over and now the Pacers fast a must win in one of the next 2 games. They simply can’t go down 3-1 heading into game 5.
The Lineups

Point Guard


Shooting Guard


Small Forward


Power Forward


Center


The Bench






Norris Cole single handedly outscored the Pacers’ bench. That’s all that needs to be said here.
Injury Report

Pacers
Paul George, concussion - WILL PLAY
Miami Heat
None
The Tradition