Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 19 | 32 | 31 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks squeaked past the Heat 122-120. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.