Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers NBA playoff

How they got here: The Heat beat theChicago Bulls 4-1andMilwaukee Bucks 4-0. The Pacers beat theNew York Knicks 4-2andAtlanta Hawks 4-2.

Season series: Pacers won 2-1.

Points per game (per 100 possessions): Heat 102.9 (110.3), Pacers 94.7 (101.6).

Points allowed per game (per 100 possessions): Heat 95.0 (100.5), Pacers 90.7 (96.6).

Matchups worth watching: Heat small forward LeBron James vs. Pacers small forward Paul George, Heat center Chris Bosh vs. Pacers center Roy Hibbert.

Scoring leaders: James (26.8 PPG), George (17.4 ppg).

Why Miami will win: They've been the most dominant team of the postseason, and there's no reason to think that will change.

Why Indiana will win: Hibbert has given the Pacers outstanding rim protection all season. Dwyane Wade's health is still uncertain, and his job won't get any easier against the Pacers' league-best defense.

Did you know? The Pacers were one of only two teams (the other being the Knicks) to win their season series against Miami this year.

Prediction: Heat in six.

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