Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 18 | 30 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Knicks 109-100. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.