Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 23 | 27 | 19 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Knicks held off the Heat 99-92. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.