The Miami Heat have taken a 3-1 series lead over the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, making them one win away from reaching the conference finals for the third time in four years (Bleacher Report). With a strong shooting night, the Heat secured a 109-101 victory in Game 4 (Yahoo Sports).
Forward Jimmy Butler played a pivotal role in the win, earning praise from Twitter users (Bleacher Report). The Miami Herald observed how the Heat managed to exploit a strength of the Knicks and turn it into a weakness, contributing to their Game 4 victory.
Adaptability has been a key factor in Miami’s historic run, as they have shown the ability to adjust their game plan effectively even when faced with challenges, such as a struggling offense in the fourth quarter against the Knicks (The Athletic).
The No. 8 seed Miami Heat are now just one game from returning to the conference finals (Yahoo Sports). Meanwhile, the New York Knicks will be looking to bounce back from their 3-1 deficit and regain momentum in the series (The Athletic).
In previous games, the return of Jimmy Butler to the lineup helped the Heat dominate the Knicks, with Game 3 serving as a notable example (CBS Sports). The Miami Herald offers a wrap-up of Game 4, outlining key points that led to the Heat’s win.
As the teams prepare for Game 5, the question on everyone’s mind is whether the Knicks can make a comeback, or if the Miami Heat will advance to the Conference Finals (The Athletic).
