Scouting report: The teams split the four-game season 2-2, each winning twice on its homecourt . . . The Heat have eliminated the Pacers in each of the past two postseasons, winning in six games in the 2012 Eastern Conference semifinals and in seven
Rebounding was the biggest issue for the Pacers, where Washington finished with an eye-popping margin of 62-23. The Wizards had all of their subs in with four minutes to go, and they cruised to an easy 23-point win.
George scored 39 points to help the Pacers prevail in Game 4. (Ned Dishman/National Basketball Association). The Pacers stormed back from a 19-point second-half deficit to edge Washington, 95-92, Sunday in Game 4 at
So, for all their mysterious slumps and chemistry curiosities, the Pacers are back where they were last season — playing the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. Game 1 against the two-time defending NBA champions is Sunday in Indianapolis.
How the Pacers got here: Beat No. 5 seed Washington Wizards 4-2 in the second round; beat No. 8 seed Atlanta Hawks 4-3 in first round. How the Heat got here: Beat No. 6 seed Brooklyn Nets 4-1 in the second round; beat No. 7 seed Charlotte Bobcats 4-0