--The loss ended a 17-game winning streak for the Pacers over the Heat at Conseco Fieldhouse. Miami hadn't won on the Pacers' home court since New Year's Eve 2001. The loss was also the first time the Pacers had dropped their home opener in the four years. --The Pacers will have a difficult time winning games if they continue to foul their opponents. The Pacers have attempted 24 fewer free throws than their opponents through two games. "Putting them to the free-throw line, you won't win like that," forward Danny Granger said. The Pacers are continuing their preseason trend of fouling. They attempted 70 fewer free throws than their opponents in the preseason.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I think our young guys inside got a lesson. Roy (Hibbert) and Solomon (Jones) really got schooled by Jermaine O'Neal." -- Coach Jim O'Brien, on Heat center Jermaine O'Neal, who had 22 points and 12 rebounds against Indiana's young frontcourt.
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