NBA Playoffs 2013: Biggest Keys for Heat and Pacers in Pivotal Game 6

June 1st, 2013 by Patrick Clarke Leave a reply »

The defending NBA champion Miami Heat can close out the Indiana Pacers on the road on Saturday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the third straight year, but only if they follow through in a few key areas.

Miami has taken control of the series after winning decisively in Game 5, and now it's up to Indiana to force a do-or-die Game 7 back in South Beach on Monday night.

Here, we'll break down the biggest keys for both teams on Saturday night.

 

Battle for the Boards



The Indiana Pacers have out-rebounded the Miami Heat in all five games thus far in the Eastern Conference finals, but in the two games the Pacers have won, they have been plus-13 on the boards on average, compared to just plus-five in their three losses. 

Therefore, if Miami can hold its own on the glass Saturday night without the services of Chris "Birdman" Andersen, the Heat could be on their way to a third straight NBA Finals appearance. 

Much easier said than done, however.

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