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*Wade tries to lead Heat to ninth victory in 11 games*
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Miami (33-20) at New York (15-37) 7:30 pm EST
NEW YORK (Ticker) -- The Miami Heat appear to finally be hitting
their stride, while the New York Knicks will settle for baby steps
at this point.
Facing his former team for the first time since returning to the
sidelines, Miami coach Pat Riley hopes to lead the Heat to
their ninth win in 11 games Wednesday when they visit the lowly
Knicks.
Miami closed out the first half with three straight wins,
including a home-and-home sweep of Orlando right before the
break.
In last Wednesday's 111-100 victory over the Magic, All-Star
Dwyane Wade collected 36 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Antoine Walker contributed six 3-pointers en route to 26 points
for the Heat, who shot 54 percent (40-of-74) from the field.
As coach of the Knicks from 1991-95, Riley led the team to four
straight playoff berths, capped by a trip to the NBA Finals in
1994. But things are not nearly as rosy for the Knicks this
time around as they are mired in last place in the Atlantic
Division and have won only twice since January 13.
However, one of those victories came in their last game before
the break - a thrilling 98-96 triumph over Toronto last
Wednesday.
Jamal Crawford's jumper with three seconds left provided the
difference for New York, which got 18 points and four blocks
from Eddy Curry to help break a 10-game losing streak.
The Knicks have dropped five straight meetings with the Heat,
including a 107-94 setback on November 28 in the lone matchup
this season.
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Miami (33-20) at New York (15-37) 7:30 pm EST
NEW YORK (Ticker) -- The Miami Heat appear to finally be hitting
their stride, while the New York Knicks will settle for baby steps
at this point.
Facing his former team for the first time since returning to the
sidelines, Miami coach Pat Riley hopes to lead the Heat to
their ninth win in 11 games Wednesday when they visit the lowly
Knicks.
Miami closed out the first half with three straight wins,
including a home-and-home sweep of Orlando right before the
break.
In last Wednesday's 111-100 victory over the Magic, All-Star
Dwyane Wade collected 36 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Antoine Walker contributed six 3-pointers en route to 26 points
for the Heat, who shot 54 percent (40-of-74) from the field.
As coach of the Knicks from 1991-95, Riley led the team to four
straight playoff berths, capped by a trip to the NBA Finals in
1994. But things are not nearly as rosy for the Knicks this
time around as they are mired in last place in the Atlantic
Division and have won only twice since January 13.
However, one of those victories came in their last game before
the break - a thrilling 98-96 triumph over Toronto last
Wednesday.
Jamal Crawford's jumper with three seconds left provided the
difference for New York, which got 18 points and four blocks
from Eddy Curry to help break a 10-game losing streak.
The Knicks have dropped five straight meetings with the Heat,
including a 107-94 setback on November 28 in the lone matchup
this season.
