Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 20 | 27 | 37 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 30 | 27 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Knicks 123-116. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.