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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
132
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 33 32 33 34 132
Miami HeatHeat 25 29 30 32 116

After Action Report

The Knicks pulled away from the Heat 132-116. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · 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.