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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
84
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 29 32 27 26 114
Miami HeatHeat 21 16 34 13 84

After Action Report

In Miami, the Knicks rolled past the Heat 114-84. Knicks' offense had its way with the Heat. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.