The Miami Heat were finally able to get back in the winning column in New York City. They were able to defeat the New York Knicks 98-88 in Madison Square Garden. The Heat were once again led by their Superstar, Jimmy Butler. Jimmy scored 27 points on 10 of 15 shooting from the field.
He also grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 6 assists. Jimmy knew that the Heat were looking to get off their 6 games losing skid and led them to victory. Tyler Herro spoke about how it is for him as a young player to watch and learn from a vet like Jimmy Butler.
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“As a young guy, it’s amazing for me to watch,β Herro said of Butler. βI think at any point throughout the game we all know he can turn it on.β
finishing touches here in the Garden pic.twitter.com/3ZEISpzRvc
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 30, 2021
The Heat also got key contributions from other players on their roster. Bam Adebayo scored 20 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. Duncan Robinson scored 14 points on 4 of 10 shooting from the field. All four of his field goals came from a three-point range. Tyler Herro scored 18 points off of the bench. The Heat play their next game at Indiana on Wednesday, 3/31.
Bam wasn't going to be stopped tonight π₯
20 Pts / 17 Rebs / 4 Asts / 2 Blks / 1 Stl pic.twitter.com/ldhZPlJwWH
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 30, 2021
Comment if youβre old enough to know this dance πΊ @Bam1of1 x @JimmyButler pic.twitter.com/OnLay6W0UE
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 30, 2021
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π Final Box
π₯ Butler 27 Pts & 6 Asts
π₯ Bam 20 Pts, 17 Rebs, 4 Asts & 2 Blks
π₯ Herro 18 Pts
π₯ Robinson 14 Pts pic.twitter.com/5swDTUzPJl— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 30, 2021