Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
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Miami HeatHeat
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 38 | 32 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Heat 119-114. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.