Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 35 | 38 | 23 | 136 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Heat 136-116. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.