Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 30 | 40 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Heat demolished the Knicks 116-94. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.