Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat fended off the Knicks 119-112. Lineup balance gave the Heat a clear synergy edge. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
