Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 25 | 34 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Knicks 113-104. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.