Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Heat 117-93. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.