Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 25 | 37 | 31 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks handled the Heat 127-117. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.