Towns and Shamet Lead Knicks to Thrilling 140-130 Victory Over Heat in NBA Cup Clash
The New York Knicks achieved a thrilling 140-130 victory over the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup game, thanks to standout performances by Karl-Anthony Towns and Landry Shamet. Towns scored 39 points, while Shamet contributed a career-high 36 points off the bench.
Key Player Performances
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 39 points
- Landry Shamet: 36 points
- Jordan Clarkson: 25 points
- Mikal Bridges: 15 points
- Josh Hart: 12 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists (first triple-double of the season)
- Norman Powell (Heat): 38 points (season-high)
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat): 23 points
Game Highlights
This victory marked a season-high point total for the Knicks. After trailing 62-61 in the second quarter, the Knicks took control with a series of 3-pointers and free throws from Towns. By halftime, New York led 78-68.
In the third quarter, despite the Miami Heat narrowing the gap to 104-102, the Knicks maintained a lead of 110-104 heading into the final quarter.
Fourth Quarter Action
The final quarter saw the Knicks respond vigorously. After Jaime Jaquez opened with a layup, New York answered with a decisive 10-0 run, extending their lead to a maximum of 125-110 on a Shamet 3-pointer with 6:55 remaining. Miami could not recover and stayed eight points behind for the remainder of the game.
Injury Updates
New York’s Jalen Brunson missed the game due to a sprained right ankle, an injury he sustained in a previous matchup. Miami also faced problems as OG Anunoby exited after just two minutes due to a left hamstring strain.
Next Matchup
The Knicks and Heat will face each other again on Monday in Miami, with both teams locked at 1-1 in Group C play. This matchup promises another exciting clash between the two rivals.
