Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Knicks 120-108. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.