The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 109-101 in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference series. The game was played on May 8th, 2023 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
Heat Dominate Early
The Miami Heat came out strong in the first quarter, taking a 30-22 lead over the Knicks. The Heat were led by their superstar forward Jimmy Butler, who scored 12 points in the first quarter. The Knicks struggled to find their rhythm early on, with star player RJ Barrett missing several shots in the opening minutes.
Knicks Rally in the Second Quarter
The Knicks fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Heat 31-23. Barrett found his form and scored 14 points in the quarter, while Julius Randle added 8 points. The Knicks took a 53-53 tie into halftime, much to the delight of their fans who had traveled to Miami for the game.
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Heat Pull Away in the Second Half
The third quarter saw the Heat regain control of the game, outscoring the Knicks 32-23. Butler continued his strong play, scoring 10 points in the quarter. The Heat defense also tightened up, holding the Knicks to just 38% shooting in the quarter. The Heat took a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter and never looked back, winning by 8 points.
Butler Leads the Way
Jimmy Butler was the star of the game, scoring 33 points on 13-of-23 shooting. He also had 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the game. The Heat also got strong contributions from Bam Adebayo, who had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Goran Dragic, who had 14 points and 7 assists.
For the Knicks, RJ Barrett finished with 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting. Julius Randle added 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Kemba Walker had 15 points and 6 assists.
What’s Next?
With the win, the Miami Heat take a 3-1 lead in the series and are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks will need to win the next three games to keep their season alive. Game 5 is set to be played on May 10th, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The Miami Heat put in a dominant performance in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs, defeating the New York Knicks 109-101. Jimmy Butler was the standout player of the game, leading the Heat with 33 points. The Heat are now one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.
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