Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Heat 116-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.