Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 37 | 27 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Knicks 113-112. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.