Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 18 | 33 | 26 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 30 | 35 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Knicks 120-102. Heat's offense had its way with the Knicks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.