The Miami Heat secured a critical Game 4 victory against the New York Knicks, taking a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. The Heat had to hold off a furious late rally by the Knicks to secure the win, with the final score being 109-101.
The Heat were led by their All-Star duo of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Butler had an impressive all-around game, finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. Adebayo was dominant in the paint, scoring 20 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The Heat also got contributions from Goran Dragic and Duncan Robinson, who both scored in double figures.
The Knicks were led by their own All-Star, Julius Randle, who scored a game-high 31 points. However, Randle struggled with his shot, shooting just 11-28 from the field. The Knicks also got contributions from Derrick Rose, who scored 23 points off the bench, and RJ Barrett, who had 20 points.
The Heat dominated the first half, building a 23-point lead at one point. However, the Knicks came out firing in the third quarter, outscoring the Heat 35-22 to cut the lead to just 4 points heading into the fourth quarter. The Knicks continued to chip away at the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Heat were able to hold them off and secure the win.
With the victory, the Heat are now just one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs. They will have a chance to close out the series in Game 5, which will be played in New York. The Knicks will need to win three straight games to avoid elimination and advance to the next round.
Overall, it was a hard-fought and entertaining game between two talented teams. The Heat will look to build on their strong performance in Game 4 and close out the series in Game 5, while the Knicks will look to keep their season alive with a win on their home court.
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