In a game that was expected to be tight throughout, the two teams did n't disappoint. There were nine ties and 17 lead changes, with New York taking control in the fourth quarter. Shooting was key, as the Heat were held to 43 percent from the field, while the Knicks shot 49 percent. New York also dominated the rebounding, winning that battle, 53 - 46. Carmelo Anthony had one of his best games of the season, dropping a game - high 35 points on 13 - of - 27 shooting. Kristaps Porzingis and Joakim Noah were huge down low, as they each recorded a double - double. Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside once again carried the load for Miami, as Dragic tallied 29 points, four rebounds and seven assists, while Whiteside accumulated 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Derrick Rose had to leave this game early, as he was dealing with back spasms in the third quarter, but finished with 10 points.
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