Heat wastes another double-digit lead in overtime loss to Knicks. Takeaways and details
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The Miami Heat faced the New York Knicks on March 2, 2025, and experienced a disappointing 116-112 overtime defeat despite holding a 19-point lead. This loss marked the 15th time this season that the Heat blew a double-digit lead, ranking them second in the NBA for such collapses. Jalen Brunson shone for the Knicks, scoring 31 points, while Tyler Herro contributed important shots late in the fourth quarter. The Knicks turned the tide late, finishing the game with a strong performance in overtime to claim victory, highlighting the Heat's ongoing struggles in their season.
The Heat has now blown a double-digit lead in 15 losses this season, ranking second in the NBA behind only the Utah Jazz.
Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 31 points, with 26 of those points coming after halftime, leading the Knicks' comeback.
Despite leading by 19 points in the third quarter, the Heat fell to the Knicks in overtime, highlighting ongoing struggles in their season.
With 3:12 left in overtime, the Heat were up 109-107, but the Knicks finished strong, outscoring them 9-3 to seal the victory.
Read at Miami Herald
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