Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
131
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 30 | 14 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat buried the Knicks 131-99. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.