Heat close out Knicks, Grizzlies stay alive
The Miami Heat moved into the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 106-94 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday that completed a 4-1 series victory.
The Miami Heat moved into the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 106-94 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday that completed a 4-1 series victory.
Playing without injured superstar Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls were humbled 109-92 by Philadelphia on Tuesday in an NBA playoff stunner that exposed major weaknesses by the league’s winningest team.
Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin said his surgically repaired left knee was sore Sunday after training on Saturday, but he wouldn’t rule out a return in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Jeremy Lin needed a chance, the Knicks needed a spark, and together they were a perfect match in February.
Carmelo Anthony knocked down three long jumpers, finding a rhythm that’s been missing most of the season.