Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 89 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Knicks 101-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.