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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry Elite
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 30 23 43 32 128
Miami HeatHeat 24 34 29 22 109

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Knicks downed the Heat 128-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.