Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Heat 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.