Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 142 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 94 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks rolled past the Heat 142-94. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.