The excitement for a repeat championship was running high in Indiana.
Local television stations discussed it daily. Ever since the Pacers won their two home games, they no longer considered Miami a threat.
Their display of superiority and confidence initially infuriated Miami fans.
But the final result brought a sense of acceptance to Miami.
The Heat accepted their defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals faster than expected. Both head coach Stan Van Gundy and Dwyane Wade stated after the game that it had been a successful season. Though they lost to the Pacers, they wouldn't lose in the future.
As a second-year player, Wade's performance this season had been outstanding; the sky was the limit for him. While he couldn't be compared to a monster like Su Xi, everyone could see the aura of a superstar around him. In due time, he would become a top-10, or even top-5, player in the league.
