Julius Randle returned and the Knicks overcame an inconsistent performance and performed when it mattered in the third quarter, beating the shorthanded Miami Heat 111-105. The East Semifinals are tied 1-1.
It helped that Randle performed well too. He was in prime point-forward form with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Josh Hart was an assist shy of a triple-double. Jalen Brunson added 30 as the Heat lost and Jimmy Butler could only watch from the bench with a sprained ankle. Game 3 is set for Saturday in Miami.
Some takeaways:
The Heat bring the heat.