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The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 140–132 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden, with Karl-Anthony Towns and Landry Shamet combining for 75 points to power the home team to victory. Towns led all scorers with 39 points while Shamet added 36, as New York connected on 21 three-pointers and shot 46.2 percent from the field. Miami's Norris Powell responded with 38 points and Jaquez Jr. contributed 23, but the Heat's 11 turnovers proved costly against a Knicks team that committed just eight. New York dominated the second quarter, outscoring Miami 46–33 to build crucial separation, and maintained a defensive rating of 124.6 that limited Miami's efficiency despite the Heat's 19 three-pointers made. The Knicks' 32 assists and 51 rebounds showcased balanced offensive execution, though Miami's third-quarter surge (36 points) kept the contest competitive throughout. New York's ability to generate perimeter scoring depth—particularly through Shamet's 36-point performance—suggests the Knicks' spacing and ball movement will remain a critical asset in the Eastern Conference race.
