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Chris Bosh: ‘Our defense was unacceptable’
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Though the Heat outscored the Pacers 54-38 in the paint, Indiana attempted 22 more free throws. They scored 107 points on just 88 possessions, by far their best offensive performance of the postseason.
“Our defense was unacceptable,” (Chris) Bosh said afterward. “They got everything that they wanted and we need to fix that.”
Miami suffered breakdowns all over the place. Bosh was certainly not the only guilty party. But as one of the Heat’s primary defenders on pick-and-rolls, it’s his job to set the tone defensively. When the Miami defense is at its best, Bosh’s activity is the biggest reason.
