The Heat’s grind-it-out series with the Pacers got a little less
stressful Tuesday night. Miami coasted to a 115-83 victory at
AmericanAirlines Arena in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to
take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series. It was the Heat’s
third-largest margin of victory in a playoff game.
“We really have to commit to keeping this edge we’ve had for two
games knowing we’re going into a hostile environment,” Heat coach Erik
Spoelstra said.
LeBron James dominated once again, and Dwyane Wade
looked as fresh as ever in what turned out to be a statement game for
the Heat after a series of hard fouls. It all started with Wade facedown
on the court in the second quarter.
Pacers forward Tyler
Hansbrough sent Wade to the ground with a hard foul with 10:23 left in
the quarter. A replay revealed that Hansbrough raked his fingernails
across Wade’s eyes, drawing blood above Wade’s right eyebrow.
“Obviously,
my face is not the ball,” said Wade when asked if he thought Hansbrough
was making a play on the ball. “I think it was uncalled for because I
had already been fouled once.”
Pacers in pain :
Pacers forward
David West, who had 10 points and four rebounds, complained of dirty
play by the Heat after the game. He said a Heat player “dove” into his
knee at one point in the game.
“But I can take care of myself,” West said. “I don’t need referees protecting me.”
Danny
Granger left the game with a sprained left ankle in the second quarter
after landing on top of James’ foot. He finished with 10 points and his
status is day-to-day, according to Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
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