Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 35 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks held off the Heat 118-109. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.