Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
129
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 14 | 129 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 30 | 20 | 31 | 12 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Heat survived the Knicks 129-127 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.