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.