NBA Game Preview: Miami Heat (7-5) vs. New York Knicks (7-4)

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Venue & Timing

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET

Broadcast: Prime Video

Injury Report

Miami Heat:

Bam Adebayo: Day-to-day (foot)

Tyler Herro: Out (ankle)

New York Knicks:

No major injuries reported

Key Player Matchups

Jalen Brunson vs. Miami Backcourt: Brunson scored 31 points in the Knicks’ recent loss to Orlando. He remains the focal point of New York’s offense.

Norman Powell vs. Knicks Defense: Powell dropped 27 points on 55.6% shooting in Miami’s last outing. His perimeter scoring is critical with Herro sidelined.

Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Miami Frontcourt: Towns added 15 points in the Knicks’ last game. His ability to stretch the floor will test Miami’s interior defense, especially if Adebayo is limited.

Team Recent Form

Miami Heat:

Lost to Cleveland 130–116 in their last game.

Averaging 124.8 PPG (1st in NBA), shooting 49.5% FG and 37.9% from 3.

Defense has struggled, allowing 120.7 PPG (23rd in NBA).

New York Knicks:

Lost to Orlando 124–107, snapping a five-game win streak.

Ranked 3rd in offensive rating in the NBA.

Play at one of the 10 slowest paces in the league despite high scoring.

Series History

Last Meeting (Oct. 26, 2025): Miami defeated New York 115–107.

Norman Powell led Miami with 29 points.

Jalen Brunson led New York with 37 points.

Betting Trends

Knicks have covered in 5 of their last 7 games.

Heat games trending Over due to high pace and defensive lapses.

Projected Score: Knicks 118 – Heat 110

Game Odds

Miami Heat                        236

New York Knicks               – 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 13, 2025