Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 43 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 135 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Knicks 135-118. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.