How Miami Heat’s Twitter Reacted to the Win Against the New York Knicks Monday Night

When the Miami Heat were on the verge of elimination, many fans were calling for them to end their season to avoid the dread of watching their team in the postseason. Now, the Heat are one victory from heading back to the conference finals with a strong possibility of a championship. They defeated the New York Knicks in Game 4 to go up 3-1, giving them a 95 percent chance of clinching the series.

DOWN 3-1 TO AN 8 SEED LMAOOOO pic.twitter.com/HD7S8gh19L
— ︎ȶei (@notorioustei) May 9, 2023

🔥 3-1 MOOD 🔥#HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/DtEVt4ZLgr
— Fabo (@FaboisMe) May 9, 2023

Bam Adebayo had another big game, much to the delight of Heat fans. He finished the night with 23 points and 13 rebounds, keeping up with Jimmy Butler offensively.

Finally!!! Welcome to the playoffs Bam!!! 🙌 1st time in this post season Bam didn't hesitate when he got the ball on the offensive end.
— Bizness19 (@Bizness191) May 9, 2023

Butler had another masterful performance with 27 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. But the difference in this series compared to the first round is the outside contributions to avoid Butler having individual performances. Caleb Martin, Kyle Lowry, and Max Strus all ended in double figures, continuing to shine when called upon.

Game 2 had many Heat fans accusing the referees of calling the game in New York’s favor. The result Monday was the opposite, as fans accused the officiating favoring Miami. Josh Hart and Julius Randle fouled out, while Jalen Brunson had five personal fouls.

Yeah they’re winning because the refs have handed them every call. I get mad at the refs and admit when the Knicks lose due to poor play, even if the refs are bad. This game is all refs. It’s disgusting.
— The Crimson Chin (@TheCrimsonChin5) May 9, 2023

Heat fans clapped back, calling these complaints excuses while highlighting the poor officiating in Game 2.

“Always the refs, never the effort or shot making,” one user said. “Didn't hear shit when they gave them game 2 though but we cool.”

Always the refs 😂 never the effort or shot making. Didnt hear shit when they gave then game 2 thoo but we cool
— Aaroñ (@aaronajaxloggen) May 9, 2023

Where’s the Scott foster knicks jersey?
— BD416 (@BD416X) May 9, 2023

The Heat head to New York Wednesday night for Game 5 in hopes of closing out the series.

Jayden Armant is a contributor to Inside the Heat. He is a student at Howard University. He can be reached at jayden.armant@bison.howard.edu or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.