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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry Elite
Miami HeatHeat
104
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 28 27 22 34 111
Miami HeatHeat 26 23 28 27 104

After Action Report

The Knicks outlasted the Heat 111-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.