Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 89 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Knicks 98-89. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; the Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.