Miami Heat 125, New York Knicks 132
NBA · 2025-12-21 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Miami Heat 132–125 on 2025-12-21 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:42 swung win probability 21% → 73%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Miami Heat lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 37 | 25 | 37 | 26 | 125 |
| New York Knicks | 30 | 36 | 39 | 27 | 132 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:42 swung win probability 21% → 73%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q2 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 1:42 (win probability 21% → 73% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 10–0 | Q1 5:31 | 61% → 27% |
| New York Knicks | 13–0 | Q2 1:42 | 21% → 73% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 1:00 | 60% → 94% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q4 1:34 | 77% → 100% |