Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 82 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Heat 114-82. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.