Key Takeaways:
- Miami Heat narrowly defeated the New York Knicks 115-113 on Monday night after a frantic final possession
- Kel’el Ware contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Norman Powell led Miami with 19 points
- The Knicks fell just short after an 11-3 run in the closing three minutes, with Karl-Anthony Towns posting 22 points and 16 rebounds
Game Analysis
The Miami Heat managed to secure a tense 115-113 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night, surviving a dramatic Knicks rally in the dying seconds of the contest. Miami appeared in control with a 10-point lead with just three minutes remaining, but New York surged back with an 11-3 run to close the gap to a single point.
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— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 18, 2025
Key Moments in the Closing Seconds
With the Heat clinging to a narrow advantage, Karl-Anthony Towns hit a three-pointer with 22.4 seconds left to bring the Knicks within one. Davion Mitchell then restored Miami’s cushion by making the second of two free throws almost immediately after.
The ensuing possession proved highly eventful. The Knicks appeared to have levelled the score when officials called goaltending on Kel’el Ware, but following a review, that call was overturned. Play resumed with a jump ball, won by New York. Miles McBride missed a mid-range jumper and Towns grabbed the offensive rebound, but his attempt also failed to find the mark. After a sequence of further offensive rebounds and missed opportunities from Towns, Mitchell secured the last rebound for Miami as the final buzzer sounded.
Player Performances
| Miami Heat | Points | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | 19 | 1 |
| Kel’el Ware | 16 | 14 |
| Davion Mitchell | 18 | 3 |
| Simone Fontecchio | 14 | 4 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 13 | 1 |
| Pelle Larsson | 13 | 7 |
| New York Knicks | Points | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | 25 | 4 |
| Mikal Bridges | 23 | 4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 16 |
| Josh Hart (bench) | 14 | 5 |
| Jordan Clarkson (bench) | 14 | 3 |
Team News and Statistical Highlights
The Heat, despite the absences of Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (ankle), benefited from significant output by their bench, outscoring New York’s reserves 43-28. For the Knicks, both Josh Hart and Jordan Clarkson made valuable contributions off the bench, finishing with 14 points each. Jalen Brunson (ankle) and OG Anunoby (hamstring) remained sidelined for New York.
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Knicks are scheduled to visit Dallas on Wednesday
- The Heat will host Golden State on Wednesday
