Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Heat 120-116. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.