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The Miami Heat stayed atop the Eastern Conference with a 110-96 win at home over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Duncan Robinson led the way with 25 points with seven three-pointers as Miami improved to 31-17.
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It was the fourth straight win at home for the Heat, who now have a 17-5 record at FTX Arena. Jimmy Butler had 22 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field. PJ Tucker added 20 points.
Miami guard Tyler Herro, who missed the previous three games while in the league’s health and safety protocols, returned and had 21 points off the bench. The team was still without point guard Kyle Lowry (personal reasons).
The Knicks fell to 23-26 after their second straight loss. Obi Toppin had a team-high 18 points and RJ Barrett added 17 points.
Notable Stats
G Duncan Robinson, MIA: 25 points (7-of-11 3-pt FG)
F Jimmy Butler, MIA: 22 points (7-of-8 FG, 8-of-9 FT)
G Tyler Herro, MIA: 21 points (off bench)
F PJ Tucker, MIA: 20 points
F Obi Toppin, NYK: 18 points (off bench)
G RJ Barrett, NYK: 17 points
What’s Next?
The Heat will welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to town on Friday. The Knicks will travel to face the defending-champion Milwaukee Bucks that same day.
This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.
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