Miami Heat Win Throwback Game.

Even though the Knicks dropped Game 1 at home, they are still in the game. Defense and depth remain.

The Knicks departed Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon with lowered shoulders.

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The initial excitement for the game against Miami had diminished into a mixture of people.

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leaving, boastful Heat supporters, and a few Knicks supporters yelling insults, mostly at the game.

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The Knicks dropped Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Heat, 108-101, on Sunday.

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Attitude after the game, the Knicks shouldn't be punished. Every Knicks playoff win is a bonus. Perhaps more importantly, they can still survive this series.

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