Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 133 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Heat 133-126. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.