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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
119
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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.