Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 34 | 35 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Heat 122-110. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.