Knicks Stay Alive With Pivotal Game 5 Win
The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat, 112-103, at Madison Square Garden in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday. The Heat lead the series 3-2.
The Knicks had their backs against the wall in this game, as they needed the victory to keep their season alive against a surprising Heat team. New York endured a rough start, and it looked as if its season would go down the drain, but the team recovered just in time to pull a comeback and win. The victory puts the series at 3-2, and while the Heat can close things out at home this weekend, the Knicks proved they won’t go down without a fight. It was a struggle early on, however, as the Heat raced to a 24-14 lead following the opening 12 minutes. The Knicks responded with a 36-23 score in the second quarter, but they only held a minimal three-point lead at halftime. The Knicks made it a double-digit game after keeping the foot on the gas in the third quarter, winning that period by a 34-27 score. Miami won the final quarter by a 29-28 score, but that was not enough to mount a comeback. Game 6 will be played Friday at Kaseya Center.
Jalen Brunson stepped up when the Knicks needed it the most and finished with 38 points while adding nine rebounds and seven assists. R.J. Barrett had 26 points and seven boards. Julius Randle posted 24 points, five rebounds and five assists. No other New York player scored in double digits in the game. Mitchell Robinson grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded two steals, but he only scored eight points. Quentin Grimes delivered eight points, five assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Jimmy Butler scored 19 points while adding nine assists and seven boards for the Heat. Bam Adebayo delivered 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Max Strus posted 14 points and three rebounds. Duncan Robinson had 17 points and two steals off the bench. Cody Martin had 11 points and three assists.
The Knicks had their backs against the wall in this game, as they needed the victory to keep their season alive against a surprising Heat team. New York endured a rough start, and it looked as if its season would go down the drain, but the team recovered just in time to pull a comeback and win. The victory puts the series at 3-2, and while the Heat can close things out at home this weekend, the Knicks proved they won’t go down without a fight. It was a struggle early on, however, as the Heat raced to a 24-14 lead following the opening 12 minutes. The Knicks responded with a 36-23 score in the second quarter, but they only held a minimal three-point lead at halftime. The Knicks made it a double-digit game after keeping the foot on the gas in the third quarter, winning that period by a 34-27 score. Miami won the final quarter by a 29-28 score, but that was not enough to mount a comeback. Game 6 will be played Friday at Kaseya Center.
Jalen Brunson stepped up when the Knicks needed it the most and finished with 38 points while adding nine rebounds and seven assists. R.J. Barrett had 26 points and seven boards. Julius Randle posted 24 points, five rebounds and five assists. No other New York player scored in double digits in the game. Mitchell Robinson grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded two steals, but he only scored eight points. Quentin Grimes delivered eight points, five assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Jimmy Butler scored 19 points while adding nine assists and seven boards for the Heat. Bam Adebayo delivered 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Max Strus posted 14 points and three rebounds. Duncan Robinson had 17 points and two steals off the bench. Cody Martin had 11 points and three assists.
Warriors Hang On At Home And Force Game 6
By Dan Bruno
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 121-106, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals at Chase Center on Wednesday evening.
The Warriors jumped out to a quick 12-point lead, but the Lakers cut it back to a four-point deficit after one quarter. The score stayed close early in the second, but the Warriors pushed it back to an 11-point game by halftime. The visitors could not gain any momentum in the third, as the Warriors kept the upper hand and carried their 11-point cushion into the final frame. The Lakers had no answers in the final frame, as the Warriors held on for the critical win to keep their playoff run alive.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, three rebounds, eight assists and a block, in 39 minutes. Andrew Wiggins followed up with 25 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Draymond Green totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block. The Warriors shot 51.1 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Lakers with 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, in 39 minutes. Anthony Davis followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists, while Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell chipped in 15 points each. The Lakers shot 48.3 percent from the field, including 10-of-27 from deep.
Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles.
The Warriors jumped out to a quick 12-point lead, but the Lakers cut it back to a four-point deficit after one quarter. The score stayed close early in the second, but the Warriors pushed it back to an 11-point game by halftime. The visitors could not gain any momentum in the third, as the Warriors kept the upper hand and carried their 11-point cushion into the final frame. The Lakers had no answers in the final frame, as the Warriors held on for the critical win to keep their playoff run alive.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, three rebounds, eight assists and a block, in 39 minutes. Andrew Wiggins followed up with 25 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Draymond Green totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block. The Warriors shot 51.1 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Lakers with 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, in 39 minutes. Anthony Davis followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists, while Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell chipped in 15 points each. The Lakers shot 48.3 percent from the field, including 10-of-27 from deep.
Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles.