Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 33 | 21 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Heat 119-112. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.