Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 16 | 41 | 28 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks squeaked past the Heat 119-114. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.