Miami up 2-1 at home, without Herro. Quickley out for New York. Adebayo playing with such force in this series, after being non-existent in the Milwaukee matchup. A high-scoring opening term for these particular teams, Miami up 1. The Heat kick away against the Knicks bench unit. Butler meets Grimes at the summit, the Heat up 8 at the half. Randle keeping the Knicks in touch. The Heat making all their 3's, up 9 going into the last. New York unable to secure the boards on consecutive plays. Brunson makes a bit of a push late, but Miami take it, giving themselves a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Knicks shot slightly better from the field, Miami from 3. The Heat +9 on the boards and took better care of the ball. Butler with 27 points, 10 assists, 6 boards, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Lowry 15 points and 5 boards off the bench. Adebayo 23 points and 13 boards. Strus 16 points and 6 boards. For the Knicks, Barrett an efficient 24 points. Brunson 32 points and 11 assists, with just 1 turnover. Randle 20 points and 9 boards, but 6 turnovers.
3. (Mia) J. Butler, 2. (Mia) K. Lowry, 1. (Nyk) R. Barrett.
3. (Mia) J. Butler, 2. (Mia) K. Lowry, 1. (Nyk) R. Barrett.