Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Heat 119-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.