Indiana Pacers Defeat Miami Heat 135-118

Pacers Dominate in High-Scoring Matchup at Home

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:52am

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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 135-118 in a high-scoring NBA matchup played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers led wire-to-wire, putting on an offensive showcase with six players scoring in double figures, including a game-high 32 points from All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Why it matters

This victory marks an important win for the Pacers as they continue to battle for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Heat, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain ground on the top teams in the East.

The details

The Pacers jumped out to a 35-25 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, extending their advantage to as many as 22 points in the second half. In addition to Haliburton's big night, the Pacers got strong contributions from Bennedict Mathurin (22 points), Myles Turner (18 points, 12 rebounds), and Buddy Hield (17 points, 8 assists). For the Heat, Jimmy Butler scored a team-high 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pacers' balanced attack.

  • The game was played on March 29, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The players

Tyrese Haliburton

All-Star guard for the Indiana Pacers who scored a game-high 32 points.

Bennedict Mathurin

Pacers rookie forward who scored 22 points in the win.

Myles Turner

Pacers center who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Buddy Hield

Pacers guard who contributed 17 points and 8 assists.

Jimmy Butler

Heat star forward who led his team with 27 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out with great energy and executed our game plan to perfection. This was a big win for us as we continue to fight for playoff position.”

— Rick Carlisle, Head Coach, Indiana Pacers

“We just couldn't find a way to slow them down tonight. Credit to the Pacers, they played a great game on both ends of the floor.”

— Erik Spoelstra, Head Coach, Miami Heat

What’s next

The Pacers will look to build on this win as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on April 1st. The Heat will try to bounce back when they visit the Chicago Bulls on April 2nd.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Pacers' offensive firepower and their ability to win convincingly against a top Eastern Conference opponent. The Heat, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find ways to better defend high-powered offenses if they hope to maintain their position in the playoff race.