Back at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night, the Pacers took a 45-43 lead over the Miami Heat into halftime. With a win, Indiana would sweep the season series with the Heat.
Myles Turner got the Pacers' offense started on Wednesday, scoring three early buckets in the paint and then knocking down a 3-pointer in his first shift. The Heat kept pace, however, as Goran Dragic (nine points) and Duncan Robinson (six) combined for Miami's first 15 points.
Later in the frame, Doug McDermott knocked down two treys and Edmond Sumner added another as Indiana closed the first quarter with a 9-4 run to take a 28-23 lead.