Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, bigger was better.
The Indiana Pacers used size and interior strength to outmaneuver the Miami Heat for a 99-92 victory. The win evens up this series at two games apiece, and means the San Antonio Spurs will wait even more time to find out their opponent in the NBA Finals.
The Pacers outrebounded Miami 49-30, and poured in 50 points in the paint to just 32 for the Heat. Both Roy Hibbert and David West posted double-doubles, and all five starters scored in double digits.
Hibbert was the biggest, going for 23 points and 12 rebounds, six on the offensive end. He was simply dominant in controlling the paint, holding Chris Bosh to 1-of-6 shooting and three boards. No matter who played the frontcourt for the Heat, Hibbert came out on top.
West went for 14 points and 12 rebounds, coming up with some big runs to freeze the Heat charge.
Lance Stephenson put in 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting, going toe-to-toe with Dwyane Wade numerous times. George Hill was all over the floor winning 50-50 balls. He finished with 19 points and six assists, grabbing a clutch loose ball late in the game to preserve a possession.
LeBron James put in 24 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. Mario Chalmers chipped in 20 points, going 8-of-8 from the line.
The move that has haunted Indiana throughout this series came back to bite them again at the end of the first half. James blew by the perimeter defense with Hibbertsitting on the bench. His 11 points brought the Heat to within one at intermission, 48-47.
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