Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 24 | 33 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Knicks 117-108. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.