Knicks Rally For Sixth Straight Win
The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Miami Heat, 125-109, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon.

The Heat jumped out to a quick nine-point lead but the Knicks cut it to a three-point game entering the second quarter. The hosts picked up momentum in the second and outscored the Heat, 34-21, in the quarter to take a 10-point lead into the break. The visitors brought the fight again to start the third and outscored the Knicks by seven points in the quarter, bringing it back to a three-point difference heading into the final frame. The Knicks turned it up a notch in the fourth and outscored the Heat, 36-23, in the quarter to secure their sixth straight win. This also marks the sixth straight loss for the Heat.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block, in 38 minutes. Julius Randle added 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists, before leaving the game with an injury. OG Anunoby tallied 19 points, four assists and two steals, while Josh Hart logged 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists, off the bench.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 28 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals, in 36 minutes. Duncan Robinson followed up with 19 points, three assists and a steal, while Bam Adebayo totaled 12 points and 13 rebounds.

The Heat (24-22) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Suns on Monday. The Knicks (29-17) clash with the Hornets in Charlotte on Monday.
Posted on: 1/27/2024 4:56 PM
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