NEWSLETTER
The Miami Heat will go up against the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Knicks will seek another victory over the Heat after a 111-105 win in their matchup on Tuesday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to the win with a team-high 30 points. Caleb Martin notched 22 points in the Heat’s loss.
When is Heat vs. Knicks and when does it start?
This game between the Heat and Knicks is set to start on Saturday, May 6, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 3:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Heat vs. Knicks
The Heat and Knicks will hit the court at FTX Arena for this matchup on May 6, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ABC.
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Heat vs. Knicks Game Preview
Heat Stats, Odds & Insights
The Heat have been favorites in 59 games this season and won 37 (62.7%) of those contests.
The 109.5 points per game the Heat score are just 3.6 fewer points than the Knicks surrender (113.1).
The Heat connect on 12 three-pointers per game (16th in the league), 1.1 fewer than their opponents (13.1). They are shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc (27th in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 36.7%.
The Heat have scored at a higher clip in home games than on the road in the 2022-23 season (111.4 at home versus 107.5 on the road), but have also allowed more points at home than away from home (110.2 opponent points per home game versus 109.3 on the road).
The Heat’s offense has been much better over their last 10 games, scoring 119.3 points per contest compared to the 109.5 they’ve averaged this season.
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks put up 116 points per game (11th in league) while allowing 113.1 per contest (12th in NBA). They have a +240 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game.
The Knicks put up an average of 116 points per game, which is 6.2 more points than the 109.8 the Heat give up.
In 2022-23, the Knicks are 11th in the NBA in 3-point makes (12.6 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (35.4%).
At home the Knicks score 117.3 points per game, 2.5 more than away (114.8). Defensively they allow 113 points per game at home, 0.2 less than on the road (113.2).
The Knicks are scoring 108.9 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 7.1 fewer points than their average for the season (116).
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 |
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 |
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