Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 30 | 22 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Heat 105-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.