NEWSLETTER
The Miami Heat and New York Knicks are battling in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with a decisive Game 6 up next.
The teams play once again after the Knicks beat the Heat 112-103 on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the way with a team-high 38 points in the victory for the Knicks, while Jimmy Butler scored 19 points in the loss for the Heat.
When is Heat vs. Knicks and when does it start?
This game between the Heat and Knicks will happen on Friday, May 12, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Heat vs. Knicks
The Heat and Knicks will hit the hardwood at FTX Arena for this matchup on May 12, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
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Heat vs. Knicks Game Preview
Heat Stats, Odds & Insights
The Heat have won 37, or 62.7%, of the 59 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The Heat average just 3.6 fewer points per contest (109.5) than the Knicks surrender (113.1).
The Heat hit 12 three-pointers per game (16th in the league) at a 34.4% rate (27th in the NBA), compared to the 13.1 per contest their opponents make while shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc.
In the 2022-23 season, the Heat score 3.9 more points per home game on average than on the road (111.4 at home, 107.5 on the road), and are also conceding 0.9 more points per home game compared to road games (110.2 at home, 109.3 on the road).
The Heat have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 115 points per game in their last 10 outings, 5.5 points more than the 109.5 they’ve scored this season.
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks are outscoring opponents by 2.9 points per game, with a +240 scoring differential overall. They put up 116 points per game (11th in NBA) and give up 113.1 per outing (12th in league).
The Knicks average 6.2 more points per game (116) than the Heat surrender (109.8).
Beyond the arc, the Knicks are 11th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (12.6). They are 19th in 3-point percentage at 35.4%.
The Knicks average 117.3 points per game at home, 2.5 more than on the road (114.8). On defense they give up 113 per game, 0.2 fewer points than away (113.2).
Over their previous 10 games, the Knicks are averaging 100.9 points per game, compared to their season average of 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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