The Indiana Pacers outpaced the Miami Heat 135-118 to secure a 17-point win in an offense-heavy NBA matchup. Indiana’s ball movement and perimeter shooting set the tone, with the Pacers knocking down 18 three-pointers on 39 attempts while piling up 36 assists. Miami kept contact behind Tyler Herro’s scoring, but Indiana consistently answered runs with quick-strike offense and efficient shot-making. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 30 points, providing steady production and helping Indiana maintain control whenever Miami threatened to close the gap. Micah Potter added 21 points to bolster the Pacers’ scoring depth, and Kobe Brown chipped in 18 as Indiana’s supporting cast helped keep the pressure on. The Pacers’ ability to generate quality looks—reflected in their high assist total—was a major separator in a game where both teams finished with 42 rebounds. For Miami, Herro finished with a game-high 31 points, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 17 points as the Heat tried to match Indiana’s pace. Miami hit 13 threes on 37 attempts, but the Heat couldn’t keep up with Indiana’s extra makes from beyond the arc and the Pacers’ consistent scoring across multiple options. Going forward, the result reinforces Indiana’s identity as a high-tempo, high-assist team that can overwhelm opponents when its three-point shooting is clicking. For Miami, the offensive output from Herro was a positive, but the Heat will likely need stronger defensive stretches and more consistent containment of dribble penetration and kick-out threes to avoid getting pulled into shootouts that favor Indiana.