Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
121
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 39 | 35 | 16 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Heat 123-121. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.