Miami up 3-1 in New York, without Herro, Quickley out for the Knicks. The Knicks witches hats out there at times in the 1st term, Miami out to a 10-point lead. New York come with an early flurry in the 2nd, bringing the deficit back. Randle hits the contested step-back 3 to end a lackluster low-scoring half, the Knicks up 3. New York go up double-digits in the 3rd, led by Brunson. They could even be up 20+ if Robinson could shoot a free-throw. Both teams with careless turnovers, but Miami able to cut the deficit to 10 going into the last. Spoelstra goes to hack-a-Robinson, but it backfires as he makes them. New York isn't composed late, but still pullout the win. The Knicks backcourt playing the entirety of the game. New York shot better from both the field and 3. Miami took better care of the ball, the Knicks +16 on the boards. Brunson with an efficient 38 points, 7 assists and 9 boards, just the 1 turnover. Barrett 26 points and 7 boards. Randle 24 points, 5 assists and 5 boards. For the Heat, Butler 19 points, 9 assists, 7 boards, 4 steals and 2 blocks, with just 1 turnover. Adebayo 18 points and 8 boards, 5 offensive. Robinson 17 points and 2 steals off the bench.
3. (Nyk) J. Brunson, 2. (Mia) J. Butler, 1. (Mia) B. Adebayo.
3. (Nyk) J. Brunson, 2. (Mia) J. Butler, 1. (Mia) B. Adebayo.