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Erik Spoelstra: 'Indiana Pacers possess effective defense'

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reveals that the Indiana Pacers possess threatening defensive qualities ahead of the sides' playoff final encounter.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has revealed that the Indiana Pacers possess threatening defensive qualities ahead of the sides' playoff final encounter, which begins on Sunday.

The Heat are looking to claim their fourth championship, however Spoelstra has warned his side that they will need to play with pace to counter Indiana's efficient defense.

"That's a function of them being a very good defensive team," Spoelstra said, according to the Miami Herald.

"If you don't move the defense and play with appropriate pace and ball movement, they can get you late in the clock taking the shots they want you to take."

Game One will see the teams face off at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat calls out in the third quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on June 20, 2013
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