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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Miami HeatHeat
113
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 29 22 19 28 98
Miami HeatHeat 36 25 30 22 113

After Action Report

The Heat took care of the Knicks 113-98. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.