Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 22 | 33 | 39 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 29 | 17 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Heat held off the Knicks 118-111. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.