Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat held off the Knicks 125-118. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.