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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
134
away
Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 36 35 26 37 134
New York KnicksKnicks 30 36 39 24 129

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Knicks 134-129. Heat torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.