Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Heat 119-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.