Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 24 | 28 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Knicks 118-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.