The Miami Heat lost 100-98 against the Knicks in a nail-biter.

Five key takeaways:

1. The Heat’s lead sustainability is a glaring weakness.

Miami led by multiple digits late in many games this season. They lead 21 points late in the third in their worst loss of the season. These outcomes are terrible for Miami’s postseason chances.

2. Sloppy play by both teams left much to be desired.

Heat and Knicks played their least controlled basketball of the year. With double-digit fouls and turnovers, Miami shot 27% from beyond the arc. New York had 18 turnovers and shot under 70% from the free throw line.

3. Bam Adebayo’s early efforts woke up the Heat.

Adebayo missed Miami’s blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he compensated early. He opened with nine points on 3 of 4 shooting. He rallied them from a 10-1 first quarter deficit.

4. Josh Richardson had one of his best games of the season.

Although his offense role is limited, Richardson produced a great performance. He scored 15 points and two steals on 50% shooting without Duncan Robinson.

5. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is bound for the All-Rookie first team.

оffensive control and patience put the UCLA rookie apart from his class. Jaquez finished with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists on 35.3 percent shooting. Jaquez might be an All-Rookie first-teamer if he keeps up this pace.