Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Knicks 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.