The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks, 110-96, at FTX Arena on Wednesday night.

The Heat (31-17) came into the contest as comfortable home favorites and proceeded to demonstrate why during a first quarter in which they built a 30-16 lead over the Knicks (23-26). Miami still owned a 13-point edge going into halftime, and they put the game away by outscoring New York, 33-21, during the third quarter. The hosts shot 50.0 percent, including 43.2 percent from three-point range.

Obi Toppin led the Knicks with 18 points, adding five rebounds, one assist and one block. RJ Barrett contributed 17 points, three boards, two assists and one steal. Immanuel Quickley finished with 12 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals. Julius Randle registered 11 points, six rebounds and four assists. The starting backcourt of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier combined for just 14 points on 4-for-15 shooting.

Duncan Robinson paced the Heat with 25 points, supplementing them with two rebounds, one assist and one block. Jimmy Butler managed 22 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Tyler Herro furnished 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. P.J. Tucker poured in 20 points.

The Knicks remain on the road and visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, while the Heat remains home and hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.