Running thoughts: Pacers hold on, two rookies finish game in win over Heat

The Pacers beat the Miami Heat 101-99 led by their defense. Miami's 99 points and 38.3% shooting were a season-low by an opponent.

T.J. McConnell, Myles Turner go through their individual shooting two hours before the game.

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 101-99 win over the Miami Heat Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse:

• It was the Pacers’ first home game in two weeks, since beating Detroit on Oct. 22. They were on the road for their last five games — they went 2-3 —…