Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
85
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Heat 116-85. Knicks' offense had its way with the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.