Heat Clinches Key Victory Over Knicks in Playoff Push
Terry Rozier's 34-point performance propels Miami to a critical win as they aim to secure a playoff spot without facing the play-in tournament.
- The Miami Heat secured a significant 109-99 victory over the New York Knicks, marking one of their best wins of the season and a crucial step in their late-season push to avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.
- Terry Rozier led the Heat with a game-high 34 points, continuing his impressive performance since being traded from the Charlotte Hornets in January.
- The Heat's defense played a key role in the win, limiting the Knicks to 99 points and effectively containing Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson to 20 inefficient points.
- Kevin Love returned to the Heat's rotation after missing over a month due to a bruised right heel, contributing eight points off the bench in his first game back.
- The Heat faces a challenging stretch ahead with upcoming games against teams with winning records, including a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, who recently welcomed back reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid.