Pacers gave New York all kinds of problems defensively last series, and we think tonight's series opener against the Heat will be another defensive battle. Miami breezed through the Bucks without any problems but struggled at times against a defensive-minded Bulls team in their last series. Miami was held to under 90 points twice in those five games against Chicago, including 86 points scored in the first game of that series. And lost in Miami's 8-1 winning run through the first two rounds is how well their defense has played, allowing 85 ppg. Pacers have only given up 89 ppg in the playoffs themselves, and we think both teams try to rely on their defense tonight in a slow-paced game.

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