In Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will face the Miami Heat.
The Heat will seek another victory over the Knicks following a 108-101 win in their matchup on Sunday. Jimmy Butler led the way with a team-leading 25 points in the victory for the Heat, while RJ Barrett scored 26 points in the loss for the Knicks.
When is Knicks vs. Heat and when does it start?
This contest between the Knicks and Heat will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Knicks vs. Heat
The Knicks and Heat will hit the hardwood at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on May 2, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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Knicks vs. Heat Game Preview
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks have been favorites in 41 games this season and won 26 (63.4%) of those contests.
The Knicks score 6.2 more points per contest (116) than the Heat surrender (109.8).
The Knicks hit 12.6 three-pointers per game (11th in the league), while their opponents have made 13 on average.
So far in 2022-23, the Knicks’ offense has been better at home, where they score 117.3 points per game, compared to on the road, where they record 114.8 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, they have been slightly tougher when playing at home, where they give up 113 points per game, versus on the road, where they allow their opponents to average 113.2 per game.
The Knicks have been scoring 109.6 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 116 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Heat Stats, Odds & Insights
The Heat have a -26 scoring differential, putting up 109.5 points per game (30th in league) and conceding 109.8 (second in NBA).
The Heat put up just 3.6 fewer points per game (109.5) than the Knicks allow on average (113.1).
The Heat are 16th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (12 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage (34.4%).
The Heat put up more points per game at home (111.4) than on the road (107.5), but also concede more at home (110.2) than away (109.3).
Over their past 10 games, the Heat are scoring 120.6 points per contest, 11.1 more than their season average (109.5).
Knicks Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Julius Randle | 77 | 25.1 | 10 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
Jalen Brunson | 68 | 24 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2 |
RJ Barrett | 73 | 19.6 | 5 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Immanuel Quickley | 81 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
Quentin Grimes | 71 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
Heat Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jimmy Butler | 64 | 22.9 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Bam Adebayo | 75 | 20.4 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0 |
Max Strus | 80 | 11.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
Kyle Lowry | 55 | 11.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
Victor Oladipo | 42 | 10.7 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
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