Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Heat fended off the Knicks 104-98. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.