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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
127
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Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 34 29 30 34 127
Miami HeatHeat 36 31 32 24 123

After Action Report

The Knicks snuck past the Heat 127-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.