Julius Randle Questions Knicks Mentality After Game 4 Loss to Miami

• Julius Randle has questioned the mindset of the New York Knicks
• The Knicks lost Game 4 to the Miami Heat 101-109 to go 3-1 down
• They are 0-14 all-time when trailing 3-1 in a series

The New York Knicks are on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs after losing Game 4 to the Miami Heat to go 3-1 down.

Julius Randle questioned his team's mentality after losing 109-101 and will need to win the remaining games to advance.

It was a frustrating night for the Knicks, who had foul trouble throughout the game, with both Randle and Josh Hart fouled out. Jalen Brunson came close with five fouls, per Sporting News.

The Heat were brilliant, and they outrebounded the Knicks 44-35, including seven offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter alone.

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Jimmy Butler had 27 points and 10 assists, while Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds, per AP. 

The Heat missed 12 of its first 15 shots of the fourth quarter, but the Knicks never troubled them. They survived a 32-point game from Brunson.

The Knicks now have a daunting task. Can they produce a 3-1 comeback?

Randle on Knicks mindset

After the game, Randle wondered if the Heat wanted it more than the Knicks.

"Maybe they want it more," Randle said. "I don't know. That's been who we are all year and we got to find a way to step up and make those plays, keep the season alive."

The Heat are 14-0 all-time when leading 3-1 in a best-of-seven series, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Knicks are 0-14 all-time when trailing 3-1.

"Look within," Randle said. "That's all I can say, look within, and how bad do you want it?"

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Butler lifts Knicks to Game 4 win

Sports Brief earlier reported on Butler leading the Heat to an impressive Game 4 victory.

Butler led the Heat in scoring with 27 points. He shot 9 of 17 from the field, including 1 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Max Strus finished with 16 points and six rebounds, while Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin provided the offense off the bench, scoring 15 and 10 points, respectively.