The Miami Heat had the game won against their arch-rivals the New York Knicks, until Doug McDermott tied the game from the Ray Allen corner with 1.1 seconds left in regulation time. Michael Beasley gave the Knicks an early 2-point lead in overtime, but the Heat clawed and scratched their way through to a messy win that was tied at 103-103 with 1:38 left in a thrilling but sloppy game with 33 turnovers, 19 by the Heat.
The last six points by the Heat were all made from the free throw line, 4 for 4 by Josh Richardson and 2 for 2 by James Johnson, who made the key play in overtime blocking and stealing a pass by Jarrett Jack meant for Kristaps Porzingas.