"Miami has had to play New York three times, Cleveland twice, all on top of a West Coast trip against the top half of the Western Conference. Now factor in that Miami has had to go through this stretch of the season without Tyler Herro for all of it and without Bam Adebayo for a good chunk of it, combined with rookie Kasparas Jakucionis getting hurt and then getting sent to the G-League,"
"But despite a lineup without a true superstar, the Heat keep finding a way to win its fair share of games to keep contact before it tries to make a move in December. When the calendar rolls over next month, the Heat get the Clippers, Mavericks, Kings, Nets, Celtics, and Pacers, among others. Add in a roster that might finally get healthy, and we could be sitting here once January 1 hits, starting to dream of how deep a run Miami really could make"
Miami defeated the New York Knicks 115-113 and improved to 8-6, moving into seventh place in the Eastern Conference and the play-in zone. The team has navigated a brutal early schedule that included multiple games against New York and Cleveland and a challenging West Coast trip. Significant injuries have cost Miami Tyler Herro for the stretch and Bam Adebayo for a portion, with rookie Kasparas Jakucionis also sidelined and sent to the G-League. Defensive adjustments limited New York's three-point output, and balanced contributions helped secure the win. A tougher December slate could define Miami's positioning if the roster regains health.
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