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Miami Heat Narrowly Miss Victory Against New York Knicks at Kaseya Center

In a closely contested match at the Kaseya Center, the Miami Heat fell short against the New York Knicks with a final score of 112-116. This outcome leaves the Heat with a season record of 28-31, while the Knicks improved to 40-20. Despite leading for most of the game and boasting a significant lead at one point, Miami couldn't hold off a determined comeback by New York in overtime.


MIAMI, FL - MARCH 02:  Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on March 02, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images)

Key Performances on Both Sides


The Miami Heat saw standout performances from several players. Bam Adebayo led the team with an impressive 30 points, complemented by seven rebounds and four assists, showcasing his efficiency on both ends of the court. Tyler Herro also made significant contributions with 22 points and seven assists, although his shooting from beyond the arc was less effective than usual. Kel'el Ware's defensive presence was notable as well; he blocked six shots while adding 12 points and eight rebounds to his stat line.


On the opposing side, The Knicks demonstrated resilience, overcoming a 19-point deficit to secure victory in overtime. Their balanced attack was highlighted by efficient field goal shooting (48 percent) and dominance in paint scoring (58 points). The team's ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities played a crucial role in their comeback.


MIAMI, FL - MARCH 2: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 2, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking Ahead


As fans look forward to more action-packed games, attention now turns to Miami Heat's next challenge. They are set to host Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 3rd at 7:30 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises another exciting matchup for basketball enthusiasts who can catch all live actions on FDSSUN or MNMT2 networks.


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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 2: Haywood Highsmith #24 and Davion Mitchell #45 of the Miami Heat high five before the game against the New York Knicks on March 2, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
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