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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 29 25 30 111
New York KnicksKnicks 32 27 32 26 117

After Action Report

In New York, the Knicks held off the Heat 117-111. Knicks' offense had its way with the Heat. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.