The Miami Heat opened an important week with a significant 109-99 victory over the New York Knicks, marking a crucial step in their push to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Terry Rozier led the charge for the Heat with an impressive performance, scoring 34 points, including 8 out of 11 three-pointers, and contributing 5 rebounds and 3 assists. The game was also notable for the Heat's defensive efforts, particularly from Bam Adebayo (15 points, 9 rebounds), Jimmy Butler (17 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds), and Haywood Highsmith (14 points, 8 rebounds), who collectively made things challenging for the Knicks. This win comes at a critical time for the Heat as they aim to avoid the play-in tournament, emphasizing the stakes of their remaining regular-season games.
The man of the (scary) hour(s) ๐ฃ๏ธ https://t.co/r8EOLmIms3
Terry Rozier scored 34 points, capped by a beat-the-shot-clock 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Heat inched closer to an Eastern Conference playoff spot by holding off the #Knicks 109-99 on Tuesday night. https://t.co/kOcarWOq7z #NewYorkForever
Berman leaning into the bit. https://t.co/1rXhVznLa0
#HEATWin final - Miami 109, New York 99 ๐ฅ Rozier III: 34pts (8/11 3PM), 5rebs & 3asts ๐ฅ Butler: 17pts, 6asts & 5rebs ๐ฅ Adebayo: 15pts & 9rebs ๐ฅ Highsmith: 14pts & 8rebs https://t.co/OdirJXR1Zx
Heat opens important week with quality win over Knicks. Takeaways and details from the victory https://t.co/RzR3wqjlVY
๐ The Knicks dropped third in a row in loss to Miami Heat With just eight regular-season games left on the schedule before the playoffs begin, New York now find themselves on a drought, @Krisplashed writes. https://t.co/tVJbhz9QTu
Heat opens important week with quality win over Knicks. Takeaways and details from the victory https://t.co/R4nzGio4vU
Jalen Brunson struggles as Knicksโ late rally falls short in loss to rival Heat https://t.co/mTRHuBiXsK https://t.co/pmFKJk4IG4
Y'all got any good Terry memes yet, #HEATNation? Drop 'em! โคต๏ธ
Knicks 44-31. Thoughts. https://t.co/ZoaoTCXvKZ
NEW: Heat opens important week with quality win over Knicks. Takeaways and details from the victory https://t.co/fv7yEvQZgO Defense and Terry Rozier led the way for the Heat
Scary Terry terrified New York with 34 points in Tuesday's win. ๐ป He talks about how his team was able to secure the big W at home ๐ https://t.co/qH3LCSWccO
Photo Gallery: Knicks at Heat | Tuesday, April 2, 2024 https://t.co/Hkh5oL0wm7
30-pieces from Donte and Scary Terry tonight as they combined for 14 triples. ๐ช โ DiVincenzo O 17.5 Points โ DiVincenzo O 4.5 Threes โ Rozier O 16.5 Points โ Rozier O 1.5 Threes https://t.co/9DwdoucRyx https://t.co/SUOfX4m0Fp
Terry Rozier tonight: 34 Points 5 Rebounds 3 Assists 66% FG 8/11 3PM 6/6 FTM https://t.co/uwV4DC90e7
Knicks 13-14 in last 27. #heatculture
Sometimes, it's just Terry Rozier's night
End of third quarter: Heat 83, Knicks 73. Terry Rozier with 28 points on 12 field-goal attempts for the Heat. Jalen Brunson with 14 points on 12 field-goal attempts for the Knicks.
Terry Rozier is on a HEATER โจ๏ธ He's got 28 points, 7-of-9 3PT https://t.co/VuvOS2oEds
This is ridiculous stuff from Terry Rozier. 28 points on 9 of 11 shooting, 7 of 8 from 3.
Terry 3-point counter: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Terry Rozier is destroying the Knicks... Jesus Christ.
Terry Rozier up to 25 points on 10 field-goal attempts.
Terry Rozier cannot miss. 23 points on only nine shots
Scary Terry steps back to make it an even TWENTY first-half points. ๐ฅ (๐ฝ๏ธ: @NBA) https://t.co/a4NzadKUKz
Terry came to play tonight ๐ฎโ๐จ His numbers at the break: ๐ฅ 20 points ๐ฅ 6/8 FGM ๐ฅ 5/6 3PM https://t.co/mJpiLO5b1p
Scary Terry step-back 3 for 20 in the 1st half ๐ฅ Knicks-Heat | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/YLz7PJTfIw https://t.co/Etz7mPQRem
Halftime. Heat lead the Knicks 58-43. โข DiVincenzo 12 & 2 โข McBride 12 & 2 โข Brunson 6 pts, 3 asts โข Rozier 20 & 3, 5-6 3Ps โข Butler 13-3-5
Terry Rozier ... -- 7th 20-point first half of his career -- 1st time he's had 20 by halftime in consecutive games Heat 58-43 at the break.
Terry Rozier cannot miss right now ๐
Frightening Terry (his formal name) has 17. Heat 53-41 late in the half.
Heat's defense making things very tough on the Knicks. That defensive trio of Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Haywood Highsmith doing some damage right now.
End of first quarter: Heat 34, Knicks 22. Heat shooting 7 of 13 on threes and 9 of 10 from the foul line. Terry Rozier with 12 points for the Heat.
THREE AND 1 Terry ain't messin around, he's already up to 12 points https://t.co/YYAi80kC4p https://t.co/5JLCb4rSP9
Terry Rozier continues to be hot. He's up to 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and 3-of-4 shooting on threes.
Terry's determined to make it to the hoop ๐ช We have a 15-14 lead, tune in on Bally Sports Sun ๐บ https://t.co/VpOmRL5S1k
Back home to take on the Knicks! #HEATCulture https://t.co/DhRwP9OTDk
This is an important week for the Heat. A look at what's at stake, beginning tonight against the Knicks https://t.co/rchT16J4VM
This is an important week for the Heat. A look at what's at stake https://t.co/rchT16J4VM It begins tomorrow night with a game against the Knicks in Miami
#Celtics lead #Hornets 59-53 at halftime. Tatum 16, White 11, Porzingis 9, Horford 8, Hauser 6; Miller 14, Bridges 14, GWilliams 7. BOS: 21-45 FG, 10-27 3pt CHA: 23-49 FG, 4-14 3pt
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Heat reaches make-or-break week in its push to avoid the play-in tournament. A look at what's at stake https://t.co/rchT16J4VM
Heat reaches make-or-break week in push to avoid play-in tournament. A look at whatโs at stake https://t.co/oMztWpnkfk
NEW: Heat reaches make-or-break week in its push to avoid the play-in tournament. A look at what's at stake https://t.co/rchT16J4VM "Weโre excited for this stretch. Weโre going to embrace it.โ