Heat Snag Playoff Spot by Topping Knicks

[Scurrilous]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=2212&ncid=755&e=4&u=/ap/20050316/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_heat_knicks

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"Dwyane Wade hit a 22-foot fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, extending Miami's winning streak to 10 games and making the Heat the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a 98-96 victory Tuesday night over the New York Knicks.

Miami also became the first team in the league to reach 50 wins this season.

Wade was isolated against rookie defender Trevor Ariza at the top of the key for Miami's final possession, which began on an inbounds pass with 14 seconds remaining. Switching his dribble from hand to hand and using his quick footwork, Wade gave himself just enough room to shoot and nailed the game-winner before sprinting downcourt to celebrate.

Miami, which had a 14-game winning streak earlier this season, became the first Eastern Conference team since the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls to have two double-digit winning streaks in a single season."


First to clinch a playoff spot!

10 straight wins!

13 wins in a row at home!

Thank you Kobe! :thumbsup:

[TroubleMan]

1. Dwayne Wade's game winning shot looked like a Jordan shot

Same move, same shot, about the same spot on the floor, same result.....I was looking for Craig Ehlo.

I know....Wade's nowhere near Jordan (yet), but that shot was like deja vu.