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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 24 29 26 33 112
Miami HeatHeat 27 21 31 30 109

After Action Report

The Knicks snuck past the Heat 112-109. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.