Basketball · National
New York Knicks 81–87 Miami Heat: NBA playoffs, 17 May 2000
Miami Heat defeated New York Knicks 87–81 on 17 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting New York Knicks with the home Miami Heat.
17 May 2000 · Miami
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The game
Miami Heat defeated New York Knicks 87–81 on 17 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting New York Knicks with the home Miami Heat.
The final difference was 6 points. New York Knicks finished with 81 points and Miami Heat with 87.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished New York Knicks 22–19 Miami Heat. At the end of that period, New York Knicks led 22–19.
Quarter 2 finished New York Knicks 13–22 Miami Heat. At the end of that period, Miami Heat led 41–35.
Quarter 3 finished New York Knicks 25–23 Miami Heat. At the end of that period, Miami Heat led 64–60.
Quarter 4 finished New York Knicks 21–23 Miami Heat. At the end of that period, Miami Heat led 87–81.
The players and their numbers
Latrell Sprewell scored 24 points for New York Knicks, with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Latrell Sprewell made 11 of 25 field-goal attempts and 2 of 4 free throws.
Patrick Ewing scored 16 points for New York Knicks, with 11 rebounds and 1 assist. Patrick Ewing made 7 of 12 field-goal attempts and 2 of 4 free throws.
Allan Houston scored 12 points for New York Knicks, with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Allan Houston made 4 of 10 field-goal attempts and 4 of 4 free throws.
Jamal Mashburn scored 21 points for Miami Heat, with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jamal Mashburn made 7 of 15 field-goal attempts and 7 of 8 free throws.
Alonzo Mourning scored 18 points for Miami Heat, with 5 rebounds and 1 assist. Alonzo Mourning made 5 of 17 field-goal attempts and 8 of 11 free throws.
Dan Majerle scored 16 points for Miami Heat, with 5 rebounds and 1 assist. Dan Majerle made 5 of 7 field-goal attempts and 3 of 5 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
New York Knicks made 35 of 74 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 9 three-point attempts. The team also converted 8 of 12 free throws.
New York Knicks collected 32 rebounds (5 offensive and 27 defensive), recorded 16 assists and committed 7 turnovers. The defensive totals were 7 steals and 1 blocks.
Miami Heat made 31 of 74 field-goal attempts, including 5 of 14 three-point attempts. The team also converted 20 of 27 free throws.
Miami Heat collected 42 rebounds (11 offensive and 31 defensive), recorded 20 assists and committed 10 turnovers. The defensive totals were 4 steals and 6 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | New York Knicks | Miami Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 22 | 19 |
| Quarter 2 | 13 | 22 |
| Quarter 3 | 25 | 23 |
| Quarter 4 | 21 | 23 |
| Total | 81 | 87 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | New York Knicks | Miami Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 35/74 | 31/74 |
| Three-pointers | 3/9 | 5/14 |
| Free throws | 8/12 | 20/27 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 42 |
| Assists | 16 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
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