In a nationally televised matinee game, the New York Knicks (29-17) welcomed the Miami Heat (24-22) this afternoon. Miami had the league’s third-worst offensive rating for January (per NBA.com) and rode a five-game losing streak into today’s contest, while the Knicks had won five straight. It’s been a great month to be a Knicks fan.
The Knicks have been ballin' since the start of the new year pic.twitter.com/Wdn80d3Kbr
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2024
The first half saw the Heat take an early lead but a strong effort from the Knicks’ bench, led by Josh Hart, and 50% three-point shooting powered New York to a 20-point turnaround and a 61-51 lead at intermission.