Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 35 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 18 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Knicks 137-129 in overtime. Heat's offense had its way with the Knicks. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.