5*
(NBA) Miami vs. Indiana,
Point Spread: 3.00 | -105.00 Indiana (Home)
Result: Loss
It looks like the Pacers are getting it together at the right now and they built this team to beat the Heat in playoff time. We backed the Pacers in game 1, and we are going to hit 'em again here. He home team has 8 straight and 13 of the past 15 in this rivalry, which is one reason the Pacers placed such great emphasis on earning the No. 1 seed. The Pacers catching points in this spot is a gift again, that we just can't pass up. The public along with all of the TV so called experts think the Heat are going to rebound strong, but that's not what I'm expecting here. The Pacers have had this series on their minds all season long, and they aren't just going to give away their home games and they were the best home team during the regular season. With their size and their strong defense on the perimeter I look for the Pacers to take a 2-0 series lead and I'll gladly take the 3 points with Indiana in game 2.