Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
121
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 31 | 31 | 39 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Knicks 121-116. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Heat.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.