#5 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Miami Heat defeat the New York Knicks
Back in the days when the Eastern Conference may have held the edge over the West, the Heat and the Knicks battled their way to a series deciding brawl. P.J. Brown expressed his displeasure towards Charlie Ward for fighting his way to a rebound. The benches were then cleared of John Starks, Larry Johnson, Allan Houston and Patrick Ewing.
The resultant suspension left the Knicks handicapped. Ewing, Houston, and Ward missed Game 6 whilst Larry Johnson and John Starks missed Game 7 which they dropped 101-90. Meanwhile, Tim Hardaway led the charge for the Miami Heat with 38 points in the decider.
The Heat went on to lose to the Chicago Bulls 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Comeback scorelines:
Game 5: Heat 96, Knicks 81 (At Miami)Game 6: Heat 95, Knicks 90 (At New York)Game 7: Heat 101, Knicks 90 (At Miami)
