Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 19 | 20 | 34 | 88 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Knicks 116-88. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.