NBA Game 2 Prediction: Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers after losing the first game against Miami heats is all set to take revenge against them. In the 1st match between these two teams, Miami Heat went on to win the game as 113-101.

This win came as good innings from Jimmy Butler. He just outplayed the Indiana Pacers with his game. The Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of Victor Oladipo from the Indiana Pacers side. 

Now, as both teams are all set to face each other, Indiana Pacers will try their level best to equal the game level. Thu it will be a pretty good match. So let's see some stats, team preview, and prediction of the game in this article.

Miami Heat Preview

 The Miami Heat ticked all the boxes perfectly in the first game against Indiana Pacers. Indiana Pacers couldn't just manage to score the points in that match because of courtesy to Miami Heat's defense. Jimmy Butler, Adebayo & Dragic had a good game against the Indiana Pacers. Though the Miami Heat won the game, it was a tight game. 

The Indiana Pacers lost by only 12 points in that match. Therefore, Miami Heats would have to look into their weak points if they have to win this match. As of now, there are no injury updates from Miami Heat's camp. Hence, it would be a cherishing moment for all the fans & support staff of the team.

Key player to see in this battle from Miami Heats:-

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy has been in an absolute form this season. In 58 matches he played so far, he's scoring points with an average of 19.9 which makes him a good player for any team.

He had registered 345 field goals to his name. However, he has attempted 758 field goals. So picking him in your fantasy will be a good option as well. Thus, if Miami Heats have to win this game then Jimmy should strike with the same intensity he's striking throughout the season. He has a total of 29 three-pointers on his name as well.

Team preview for Indiana Pacers

After the first loss against Miami Heats, they'll be disappointed with their performance. They surely would have sat back after the match and had a detailed analysis of the game. As we all know, the Indiana Pacers are strong in offense but in their 1st clash against Miami, they were just outplayed in every department. Malcolm Brogdon & T.J Warren had average outings in that match but what hurts the Indiana Pacers is their other players' performance.  

There will be another concern popping up in their camp. Victor Oladipo is still unavailable for the Pacers thus they would have to rely on their other players completely if they have to win this game. Other than Victor, no one had injured themselves in this season so far. Therefore, this is some relief from the Pacers while heading into this clash.

A key player from the Indiana Pacers point of view:-

T.J.Warren

In 67 games, Warren has played so far, he is averaging 19.8 points. It's a good score from any frontline point of view. He is a definite runaway match winner and can destroy the opponent on his day.

Warren has scored 534 field goals so far and is the table topper from the Pacers side. He also has attempted a total of 997 goals as well, so it makes him a more perfect contender for a big match player. He has registered a total of 226 three-pointers so far. Therefore, if Indiana Pacers have to bounce back strongly in this game, then Warren has to give some extraordinary performance in this match.

Match Prediction

The first match was an easy game for the Miami Heat. But the Indiana Pacers will make sure that history won't repeat this team. They will make sure that it would be a cakewalk for Miami Heats. Therefore, Indiana Pacers are favorites for this match when it comes to the stats and revenge game. The Miami heat is having very few chances of pulling this one-off.

Final Words

The NBA season post-COVID pandemic is hitting hard. Because every team is looking at themselves as a contender for the winner of this season. So, whatever may the result come one thing for sure that we'll be witnessing another thriller & nail-biting match. Rather than thinking of who will be better, just sit back, have a sip of coffee, and enjoy the game.