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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 36 27 23 33 119
New York KnicksKnicks 37 30 21 35 123

After Action Report

In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Heat 123-119. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.