Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks pulled away from the Heat 130-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.