Miami Heat 93
New York Knicks 87
A game that looked like a mismatch on the paper, turned out to be pretty close. If Knicks were able to hit their open jumpers, this game would have been even closer. Knicks shot just 17.9% from 3-point range, although Miami countered with an abysmal 16.7% from long range.
Star of the game was Dwyane wade. Wade continued his dominance in Christmas day games, with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and helped Heat halt Knicks’ six game home winning streak. Wade took over in the fourth quarter by scoring 10 points and controlling the Heat’s offensive flow.
Knicks won the first quarter with 23-21. But Miami’s bench, led by Dorell Wright, and Joel Anthony provided the defensive spark, in the second quarter. Miami went into the half with a slim four point lead and then increased their lead to 10 points at the end of third. Knicks kept rallying back, but Wade controlled the fourth quarter and ensured that Heat left the most famous arena in the world, with a win on Christmas day.
Knicks played with their green jerseys, while Miami embodied the Christmas spirit with their red and white jersey.
Note: Knicks Guard, Nate Robinson, continues to be on the wrong end of D’Antoni’s bench. Heat second year Guard, Mario Chalmers, continues to come off the bench.
Box Score
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