Marvelous turnaround seen as team emerges victorious in extra time
MIAMI (AP) — Witness an extraordinary feat as Jalen Brunson tallied 31 points and led the New York Knicks to a remarkable 116-112 overtime triumph over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. OG Anunoby contributed 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, now on a three-game winning streak.
The pivotal moment came with just 2:27 left in overtime when Brunson sank a crucial 3-pointer to propel New York ahead at 111-110, igniting a decisive 7-0 run. Although Miami closed the gap to 114-112 following Alec Burks’ 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining, Anunoby sealed the victory with a resounding dunk at the 17-second mark.
Bam Adebayo spearheaded Miami’s effort with 30 points, complemented by Tyler Herro’s 22 points and rookie Kel’el Ware’s career-high performance of 12 points and six blocks.
Notable Highlights
Knicks: Overcoming a 17-point halftime deficit and twice trailing by the same margin in the third quarter, New York staged a remarkable turnaround with a 17-5 run to end the third quarter. They erased an 11-point shortfall early in the fourth quarter and seized their first lead at 101-100 on Miles McBride’s jumper with 2:58 left in the final period.
Heat: Andrew Wiggins missed his second consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle, while Jaime Jaquez Jr., who filled in for Wiggins against Indiana and also suffered a sprained ankle, was sidelined for this game.
Crucial Turning Point
Trailing by four points with a minute left in regulation, the Knicks managed to level the score and force overtime on Anunoby’s tip-in and Brunson’s clutch jumper.
Key Stat
Despite trailing by 20 points in the paint at halftime, the Knicks turned the tables to finish with a 58-56 advantage by the end of overtime.
Upcoming Matches
The Knicks will play host to Golden State on Tuesday night, while the Heat will face Washington on Monday night.
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