Basketball · National
Miami Heat 70–72 New York Knicks: NBA playoffs, 19 May 2000
New York Knicks defeated Miami Heat 72–70 on 19 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Miami Heat with the home New York Knicks.
19 May 2000 · New York
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The game
New York Knicks defeated Miami Heat 72–70 on 19 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Miami Heat with the home New York Knicks.
The final difference was 2 points. Miami Heat finished with 70 points and New York Knicks with 72.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Miami Heat 21–16 New York Knicks. At the end of that period, Miami Heat led 21–16.
Quarter 2 finished Miami Heat 24–14 New York Knicks. At the end of that period, Miami Heat led 45–30.
Quarter 3 finished Miami Heat 13–23 New York Knicks. At the end of that period, Miami Heat led 58–53.
Quarter 4 finished Miami Heat 12–19 New York Knicks. At the end of that period, New York Knicks led 72–70.
The players and their numbers
Alonzo Mourning scored 22 points for Miami Heat, with 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Alonzo Mourning made 6 of 13 field-goal attempts and 10 of 14 free throws.
Anthony Carter scored 15 points for Miami Heat, with 1 rebound and 2 assists. Anthony Carter made 6 of 13 field-goal attempts and 2 of 2 free throws.
Dan Majerle scored 10 points for Miami Heat, with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Dan Majerle made 3 of 9 field-goal attempts and 1 of 1 free throws.
Allan Houston scored 21 points for New York Knicks, with 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Allan Houston made 8 of 15 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Latrell Sprewell scored 15 points for New York Knicks, with 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Latrell Sprewell made 6 of 16 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Patrick Ewing scored 15 points for New York Knicks, with 18 rebounds and 0 assists. Patrick Ewing made 6 of 17 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Miami Heat made 22 of 66 field-goal attempts, including 5 of 22 three-point attempts. The team also converted 21 of 29 free throws.
Miami Heat collected 41 rebounds (4 offensive and 37 defensive), recorded 17 assists and committed 8 turnovers. The defensive totals were 5 steals and 4 blocks.
New York Knicks made 27 of 71 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 10 three-point attempts. The team also converted 15 of 19 free throws.
New York Knicks collected 46 rebounds (8 offensive and 38 defensive), recorded 13 assists and committed 11 turnovers. The defensive totals were 6 steals and 0 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Miami Heat | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 21 | 16 |
| Quarter 2 | 24 | 14 |
| Quarter 3 | 13 | 23 |
| Quarter 4 | 12 | 19 |
| Total | 70 | 72 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Miami Heat | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22/66 | 27/71 |
| Three-pointers | 5/22 | 3/10 |
| Free throws | 21/29 | 15/19 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 46 |
| Assists | 17 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
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