Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat took care of the Knicks 119-103. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.