Towns, Shamet power Knicks to a 140-130 win over Heat in NBA Cup game

In a thrilling NBA Cup game, the New York Knicks triumphed over the Miami Heat with a score of 140-130, showcasing the impressive performances of Karl-Anthony Towns and Landry Shamet. Towns' 39 points and Shamet's career-high 36 points were pivotal, especially with star point guard Jalen Brunson sidelined due to a Grade 1 ankle sprain. This injury shifted the focus to Towns, who delivered a stellar performance, echoing the sentiments from previous games where his scoring ability was underutilized. The Knicks' offensive strategy appears to be evolving, as evidenced by their season-high point total, indicating a potential shift in team dynamics.