The New York Knicks entered Monday night having won four of their last five, and in a prime position to keep it up. Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock returned from one-game absences, which made being without Mitchell Robinson sting just a little less.
The story continued to write itself in the Knicks’ favor for two reasons. First, Monday’s game featured a matchup with the longtime Knicks’ rival, the Miami Heat. Second, Miami entered the game on a six-game losing streak.
Did the game live up to the rivalry with the vibe of the Miami Sound Machine?