Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 16 | 30 | 25 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 36 | 23 | 15 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Knicks 105-103. Heat's offense had its way with the Knicks. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.