NBA: Miami 122, New York 105

MIAMI, April 12 (UPI) -- Dwyane Wade hit six 3-point shots and scored 55 points for Miami Sunday, carrying the Heat to a 122-105 victory over the New York Knicks.

Wade's total was the highest of his NBA career and the win clinched the Eastern Conference No. 5 seed for the Heat.

Miami will go against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs.

Michael Beasley added 28 points for the Heat.

Wilson Chandler and Al Harrington each scored 21 points for the Knicks, who have dropped seven of their last nine games.