Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Heat 115-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.