Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Heat 109-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.