Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Knicks snuck past the Heat 116-113. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.