Indiana Pacers 116, Miami Heat 142
NBA · 2025-12-27 · Winner: Miami Heat
Miami Heat defeated Indiana Pacers 142–116 on 2025-12-27 in NBA play, a 26-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q4 10:52 swung win probability 41% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 28 | 32 | 34 | 22 | 116 |
| Miami Heat | 29 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 142 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q4 10:52 swung win probability 41% → 96%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q4 22-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 10:52 (win probability 41% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 26-11.
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q2 2:30 | 85% → 56% |
| Miami Heat | 11–0 | Q4 10:52 | 41% → 96% |