Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 23 | 32 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Heat 103-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.