Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 136 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 33 | 39 | 24 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Heat 136-132. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.