Simply put, the Heat have completely dominated the Knicks in the first three games of their series, shooting 48 percent from the field, while holding their rivals to a 39 percent field goal conversion rate. The Knicks' injury problems have certainly been a factor in the way things have gone down, and there's a pretty good chance they won't have the services of Amare Stoudemire for Game 4.
Miami fans couldn't be any happier with the "big three," as they have lived up to expectations, carrying their team to three consecutive victories. LeBron James continues to defy critics - who say he isn't able to perform in the fourth quarter, dropping 17 points in the final quarter of Game 3 to secure the Heat victory.
Guard Mario Chalmers has also been a bright spot for the Heat, averaging 14.3 points and 5 assists per game in their first three playoff games against the Knicks.
Obviously, the Knicks have no intentions to go down without a fight, and the Heat will have to bring their A-game for Game 4.
"We're just trying to come in, take each game as its own game at a time and not look at it like we're up 3-0," Dwyane Wade told reporters about the Heat's upcoming game. "This is the fourth game. We've got to come in and play this game. And you can't think about anything else. After that, if we take care of business and do our job, then we get some rest and get ready for the next series. But it's a big game and we've got to approach it that way."
David is a Miami Heat fan that has followed the team for 16 years. Follow him on twitter @davidkingwriter and check out his blog.
Sources:
Associated Press, "Heat-Knicks Preview"
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