Terry Rozier led the Heat to a substantial victory against the Knicks

Terry Rozier couldn't have chosen a better moment to deliver his most impressive scoring performance yet for the Miami Heat. Scoring 34 points, Rozier capped off his stellar performance with a clutch 3-pointer as the shot clock wound down with just 34 seconds left on the clock. This crucial contribution helped the Heat secure a hard-fought 109-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, bringing them one step closer to clinching a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

This victory marked a crucial moment as it inaugurated a challenging four-game series against teams vying for playoff berths. Rozier's standout performance saw him shoot 10 of 15 from the field, including sinking eight 3-pointers, marking his most exceptional game since joining the Heat via trade in February.

Although the Heat initially built a double-digit lead, the Knicks mounted a late surge in the fourth quarter, eventually tying the score at 92 following a tip-in by former Heat draft pick Precious Achiuwa with just under four minutes remaining.

However, the Heat rallied behind their top trio of players to secure the win. Jimmy Butler knocked down a crucial short jumper, Bam Adebayo sank a shot from beyond the arc, and Rozier sealed the victory with a deep 3-pointer with 34 seconds left on the clock.


This triumph propelled the Heat to a 42-33 record, positioning them just half a game behind the Indiana Pacers for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They are determined to avoid a repeat appearance in the Play-In Tournament, despite their remarkable journey to the NBA Finals last season.

Looking ahead, the Heat will square off against the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, and the Pacers in the remainder of the week following their clash with the Knicks.

Source TSN : Rozier scores 34 with eight 3s, Miami holds off New York to improve East playoff outlook
Source Sports Illustrated : Terry Rozier's Huge Game Leads Miami Heat Past New York Knicks