Pacers Beat Heat 91-80, Lead Series 2-0 (AP)

Grok Headline matches for Pacers Beat Heat 91-80, Lead Series 2-0 (AP)

Heat Beat Pacers 100-88 to Knot Series
(AP)

Heat Beat Pacers 100-88 to Knot Series
(AP) 05/12/2004 11:23 PM
AP - There's no doubt the Miami Heat can win at home. But to get out of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, they'll have to do it on the road, too. Lamar Odom scored 22 points and Caron Butler added 21 to lead the Heat to a 100-88 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, extending their home winning streak to 18 games. They also evened the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.

Pacers Crush Heat 91-80 to Take 2-0 Lead
(AP)

Pacers Crush Heat 91-80 to Take 2-0 Lead
(AP) 05/09/2004 06:03 AM
AP - Reggie Miller scored 19 points and hit three of Indiana's seven 3-pointers to lead the Pacers to a 91-80 victory over the Miami Heat and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday night.

Pistons Beat Pacers 83-65, Take 3-2 Lead
(AP)

Pistons Beat Pacers 83-65, Take 3-2 Lead
(AP) 05/30/2004 11:25 PM
AP - The masked man dubbed "Mini-Me" by Reggie Miller put the Detroit Pistons within one victory of the NBA Finals. Richard Hamilton scored a career playoff high 33 points, 12 of them coming in succession when the Pistons took the lead for good in a 83-65 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Pacers Pop Celtics, Take 3-0 Series Lead
(AP)

Pacers Pop Celtics, Take 3-0 Series Lead
(AP) 04/23/2004 09:45 PM
AP - The Indiana Pacers showed again why they're the top team in the Eastern Conference. A strong bench, led by 19 points from Al Harrington and Jonathan Bender, and dominant rebounding led Indiana to a 108-85 win Friday night and a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the first-round playoff series.

Hornets Stop Heat 77-71, Lead Series 2-1
(AP)

Hornets Stop Heat 77-71, Lead Series 2-1
(AP) 04/25/2004 02:59 AM
AP - Baron Davis, nursing a sprained left ankle, had a team-high 21 points as the New Orleans Hornets held the Miami Heat to 32.9 percent shooting in a 77-71 victory Saturday. The Heat now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is Tuesday in New Orleans.

Heat Hold Off Hornets for Series Lead
(AP)

Heat Hold Off Hornets for Series Lead
(AP) 04/30/2004 09:45 PM
AP - The Miami Heat started poorly, battled foul trouble, argued with the refs all night, failed to contain Baron Davis and still won.

Lightning Beat Flyers 4-1 for Series
Lead (AP)

Lightning Beat Flyers 4-1 for Series
Lead (AP) 05/13/2004 09:28 PM
AP - A hostile crowd and an unfamiliar rink doesn't bother the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 25 shots, helping the Lightning defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night and take a 2-1 lead the Eastern Conference finals.

Spurs Beat Grizzlies to Lead Series 2-0
(AP)

Spurs Beat Grizzlies to Lead Series 2-0
(AP) 04/19/2004 11:07 PM
AP - The Memphis Grizzlies promised they'd be better in Game 2, and for most of the night they were. But then came the fourth quarter. The San Antonio Spurs went on a 14-0 run early in the final period, and their defense held Memphis without a field goal for nearly 11 minutes in a 87-70 win Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Flames Beat Sharks, Take 3-2 Series Lead
(AP)

Flames Beat Sharks, Take 3-2 Series Lead
(AP) 05/18/2004 01:20 AM
AP - Jarome Iginla got things started with a short-handed goal in the first period and Miikka Kiprusoff got his fourth shutout of the playoffs as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 Monday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

Red Wings Beat Predators to Lead Series
(AP)

Red Wings Beat Predators to Lead Series
(AP) 04/15/2004 10:15 PM
AP - The Detroit Red Wings suddenly figured out a way to create enough space to let their skill shine.

Well-Rested Pacers Face Surging Heat
(AP)

Well-Rested Pacers Face Surging Heat
(AP) 05/06/2004 11:34 AM
AP - The Indiana Pacers will find out whether an 11-day break made them rusty or well-rested when they face the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the second round of playoffs Thursday night.

Artest Leads Pacers Past Heat 94-81 (AP)

Artest Leads Pacers Past Heat 94-81 (AP) 05/07/2004 09:01 AM
AP - The Indiana Pacers bounced back from a sluggish start with a 26-5 run spanning the end of the second and start of the third quarters that propelled them to a 94-81 victory over the weary Miami Heat on Thursday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Heat Deal Pacers First Loss of
Postseason (AP)

Heat Deal Pacers First Loss of
Postseason (AP) 05/10/2004 11:18 PM
AP - Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat beat Indiana 94-87 Monday night, handing the Pacers their first loss of the postseason. Lamar Odom added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Heat, who extended their home winning streak to 17 games and now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1.

Rusty Pacers Cruise Past Weary Heat
94-81 (AP)

Rusty Pacers Cruise Past Weary Heat
94-81 (AP) 05/06/2004 11:11 PM
AP - The Indiana Pacers bounced back from a sluggish start with a 26-5 run spanning the end of the second and start of the third quarters that propelled them to a 94-81 victory over the weary Miami Heat on Thursday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Pacers Rip Pistons 83-68 to Even Series
(AP)

Pacers Rip Pistons 83-68 to Even Series
(AP) 05/28/2004 10:46 PM
AP - The Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals with their best all-around effort of the series Friday night. Austin Croshere made his first start in more than two years and scored 14 points, providing the Pacers with a much-needed extra offensive option in an 83-68 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Pacers Dominate Celtics to Win Series
4-0 (AP)

Pacers Dominate Celtics to Win Series
4-0 (AP) 04/25/2004 03:20 PM
AP - Ron Artest scored 22 points and Jermaine O'Neal had 18 on Sunday to lead Indiana to a 90-75 win over the Boston Celtics and give the Pacers a 4-0 victory in the best-of-seven series. It's Indiana's first victory in a playoff series after three consecutive first-round losses.

T-Wolves Even Series, Pacers Keep
Rolling (AP)

T-Wolves Even Series, Pacers Keep
Rolling (AP) 05/09/2004 08:45 AM
AP - While the Minnesota Timberwolves had to fight past the Sacramento Kings to even their second-round playoff series, the Indiana Pacers extended their record-breaking run against the Miami Heat. Sam Cassell's clutch shooting helped Minnesota rally from 10 points down in the final four minutes to beat Sacramento 94-89 Saturday night and even their series at a game apiece.

Heat Beat Rockets 95-81 (AP)

Heat Beat Rockets 95-81 (AP) 01/27/2004 12:07 AM
AP - Thanks to one of the Miami Heat's best offensive efforts of the season, Stan Van Gundy pulled even in the first-year coaching rivalry with his younger brother.

Dell PCs to Beat the Heat

Dell PCs to Beat the Heat 04/07/2005 07:09 AM
eWeek Apr 7 2005 11:49AM GMT

Heat Beat Raptors, 17th Home Win in Row
(AP)

Heat Beat Raptors, 17th Home Win in Row
(AP) 03/29/2005 10:44 PM
AP - Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and Dwyane Wade added 27, leading the Miami Heat to a 103-91 win Tuesday night in a game marred by the fourth-quarter ejections of Toronto Raptors forward Morris Peterson and coach Sam Mitchell.

High-Tech New Material Melts to Help
Chips Beat the Heat

High-Tech New Material Melts to Help
Chips Beat the Heat 09/08/2004 07:01 AM
ABCNEWS.com Sep 8 2004 11:47AM GMT

Heat Try to Cut Into Pacers' 2-0 Lead
(AP)

Heat Try to Cut Into Pacers' 2-0 Lead
(AP) 05/10/2004 05:47 PM
AP - This is a small but daunting hole for the Miami Heat. They started the season 0-7 and were 25-36 in March before staging a late surge and earning the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Now they're down 0-2 against the Indiana Pacers as the best-of-seven series moves to Miami on Monday night.

Wolves Beat Kings 94-89 to Even Series
(AP)

Wolves Beat Kings 94-89 to Even Series
(AP) 05/09/2004 12:24 AM
AP - Sam Cassell was clutch once again, and the Minnesota Timberwolves salvaged a split at home to start their Western Conference semifinal series. Cassell scored eight points in the final three minutes, Kevin Garnett had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the Timberwolves closed the game with a 16-1 run to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-89 on Saturday night.

Lightning Beat Flames 1-0, Even Series
(AP)

Lightning Beat Flames 1-0, Even Series
(AP) 05/31/2004 10:15 PM
AP - Nikolai Khabibulin carried the Tampa Bay Lightning to a series-tying 1-0 victory over the Calgary Flames in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final Monday night.

Pistons Beat Nets 81-75 to Even Series
(AP)

Pistons Beat Nets 81-75 to Even Series
(AP) 05/16/2004 10:45 PM
AP - Richard Hamilton pump-faked Jason Kidd off his feet and drilled a clutch 18-footer with 15.5 seconds remaining, and the Detroit Pistons defeated the New Jersey Nets 81-75 on Sunday night, evening their Eastern Conference semifinal series at three games apiece.

Kings Beat Timberwolves, Tie Series 2-2
(AP)

Kings Beat Timberwolves, Tie Series 2-2
(AP) 05/13/2004 12:52 AM
AP - Chris Webber scored a playoff-high 28 points and Brad Miller added 20 to lead the Sacramento Kings to an 87-81 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Game 4 of their second-round matchup.

Leafs Beat Flyers 4-1 to Tighten Series
(AP)

Leafs Beat Flyers 4-1 to Tighten Series
(AP) 04/28/2004 09:41 PM
AP - Alexander Mogilny and the Toronto Maple Leafs' offense finally found their marks. Mogilny scored on a breakaway to spark a three-goal, second-period outburst in helping Toronto to a 4-1 playoff win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Lakers Beat Spurs to Get Back in Series
(AP)

Lakers Beat Spurs to Get Back in Series
(AP) 05/10/2004 06:04 AM
AP - Shaquille O'Neal dove headlong in a futile attempt to come up with a loose ball in the San Antonio backcourt.

Thermaltake Combo Cool DIY Series
PIPE101 3 in 1 Heat Pipe Cooler @ The
Crucible

Thermaltake Combo Cool DIY Series
PIPE101 3 in 1 Heat Pipe Cooler @ The
Crucible 09/25/2004 07:45 AM

Timberwolves Beat Kings, Take 2-1 Lead
(AP)

Timberwolves Beat Kings, Take 2-1 Lead
(AP) 05/11/2004 06:24 AM
AP - Kevin Garnett already had the smile, the scintillating game and the MVP award — and when he calmly hit a fallaway jumper in the dwindling seconds of overtime, his fans had their first unforgettable playoff memory.

Yankees Beat Red Sox to Open 9 1/2-Game
Lead (AP)

Yankees Beat Red Sox to Open 9 1/2-Game
Lead (AP) 07/24/2004 02:23 AM
AP - Three months following his weekend of futility at Fenway Park, Alex Rodriguez gave the New York Yankees another win over the fading Red Sox. After Kevin Millar tied the score in the eighth inning with his third solo homer of the night, Rodriguez hit an RBI single in the ninth that gave New York an 8-7 victory. The Yankees boosted their AL East lead up to a season-high 9 1/2 games.

White Sox Blow Big Lead but Beat Royals
(AP)

White Sox Blow Big Lead but Beat Royals
(AP) 04/14/2004 06:42 PM
AP - The White Sox again blew a big lead against Kansas City. Only this time, Chicago came back to win. Joe Crede hit a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield in the ninth inning as Chicago beat the Royals 10-9 Wednesday.

Lakers Beat T-Wolves 92-85, Extend Lead
(AP)

Lakers Beat T-Wolves 92-85, Extend Lead
(AP) 05/27/2004 10:59 PM
AP - Kobe Bryant spent one more day in a Colorado courtroom — and one more night at the peak of his game. After returning to Los Angeles less than two hours before tipoff, Bryant scored 31 points and led the Lakers to a 92-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Thursday night.

Twins Beat White Sox 6-2 to Widen Lead
(AP)

Twins Beat White Sox 6-2 to Widen Lead
(AP) 07/26/2004 10:52 PM
AP - Brad Radke allowed three hits in seven solid innings and Henry Blanco homered off Mark Buehrle to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Monday night.

Giants Beat Astros to Keep Wild Card
Lead (AP)

Giants Beat Astros to Keep Wild Card
Lead (AP) 09/22/2004 08:06 AM
AP - Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants can reach the playoffs two ways. They certainly boosted both chances Tuesday night. Brett Tomko won his sixth consecutive decision and San Francisco beat the visiting Houston Astros 9-2 to maintain their wild-card lead and move within 1 1/2 games of first-place Los Angeles in the NL West.

Kings Nip Mavs 94-92 to Lead Series 3-1
(AP)

Kings Nip Mavs 94-92 to Lead Series 3-1
(AP) 04/27/2004 12:35 AM
AP - Peja Stojakovic came out of his shooting slump just in time to send the Sacramento Kings home on the verge of closing out their first-round playoff series. Stojakovic missed 10 straight in the first half Monday night, then came back with five straight swishes to get Sacramento rolling to a 94-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Flyers Edge Devils 3-2, Lead Series 2-0
(AP)

Flyers Edge Devils 3-2, Lead Series 2-0
(AP) 04/11/2004 02:49 AM
AP - Forget a repeat. The New Jersey Devils might not get past the first round. Alexei Zhamnov scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the defending Stanley Cup champions 3-2 Saturday night to take a 2-0 series lead.

Pistons Stop Nets 95-80 to Lead Series
2-0 (AP)

Pistons Stop Nets 95-80 to Lead Series
2-0 (AP) 05/07/2004 11:17 PM
AP - The Detroit Pistons showed New Jersey they can do more than just play defense. Chauncey Billups had 28 points and a career-playoff high 13 assists, Richard Hamilton scored 28 and the Pistons defeated New Jersey 95-80 Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Kings Edge Mavs 94-92 to Lead Series 3-1
(AP)

Kings Edge Mavs 94-92 to Lead Series 3-1
(AP) 04/27/2004 07:25 AM
AP - Steve Nash's top-of-the key shot clanged off the rim as time expired Monday night, giving the Sacramento Kings a 94-92 victory and 3-1 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks. The Kings head home for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night.
Grok Description matches for Pacers Beat Heat 91-80, Lead Series 2-0 (AP)
GrokA matches for Pacers Beat Heat 91-80, Lead Series 2-0 (AP)

Pacers Beat Heat 91-80, Lead Series 2-0 (AP)

The following phrases have been identified by the grok system as matching this entry: