As has become the case annually in the postseason, the Indiana Pacers seem to amplify their struggles better than any team in the league. That came to light rather predictably, when an early fourth quarter lead suddenly became a double figure deficit, leaving the Pacers to search for answers following a tough Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat.
Those struggles were on display from the tip, as Heat jumped ahead 8-2 out of the gate. The Pacers did well to bounce back, however, by attacking the basket and working their way to the line, eventually building a steady 33-27 lead heading into the second by attempting 12 free throw attempts.