The Miami Heat were defeated by the New York Knicks, 88 to 79, in Game 1 of the 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 7, 1997.

The Miami Heat were defeated by the New York Knicks, 88 to 79, in Game 1 of the 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 7, 1997.
Knicks
Heat
FG Made - Attempted
26-73
28-76
Field Goal %
35.6
36.8
3PT Made - Attempted
6-14
5-25
3PT %
42.9
20.0
FT Made - Attempted
30-32
18-31
Free Throw %
93.8
58.1
Rebounds
53
44
Offensive Rebounds
14
11
Defensive Rebounds
39
33
Assists
14
19
Steals
6
8
Blocks
5
7
Turnovers
15
10
Personal Fouls
25
28