Both teams struggled to score at first with Jimmy taking an ill-advised three and Kemba Walker throwing the ball away on the other end. Thankfully, the now rejuvenated Duncan Robinson drew first blood with a nice look from three and would do so again seconds later.
A PJ Tucker three got Miami added on to Miami’s 9-0 start and two back-to-back Jimmy buckets put Miami up eleven. RJ Barrett and Kemba Walker led the way for the Knicks as they attempted to claw back, but Miami was firing on all cylinders, facilitating (Bam had 5 assists with more than 5 mins left in the first), drawing charges, and frustrating the Knicks.