Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 110 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 23 | 23 | 38 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat survived the Knicks 111-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.