Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 16 | 27 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Heat outlasted the Knicks 98-90. Every possession went the Heat way. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.