Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 26 | 17 | 36 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 33 | 43 | 31 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Heat 137-111. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.