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