The playoff matchups of yesteryear between the Miami Heat and New York Knicks that built the rivalry were mostly hard-fought games that turned into instant classics. More than 20 years later, the Heat and Knicks are still producing memorable playoff moments.
Despite falling behind by as many as 12 points in the first half, the eighth-seeded Heat completed another comeback to escape with a 108-101 win over the fifth-seeded Knicks in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
With the win, the Heat stole home-court advantage and holds a 1-0 lead in the series.