Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
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Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Heat 122-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.