Who’s playing
Miami Heat @ New York Knicks
Regular season records: Miami 44-38, New York 47-35
Current series standings: New York 0, Miami 0
How to watch
- When: Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden–New York, New York
- TV: ABC
- To follow: CBS Sports App
What to know
On Sunday, the New York Knicks take on the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference playoff game at 1:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden. We recently saw both teams get wins they didn’t expect to get, so we’ll see who gives it back right away.
On Wednesday, New York secured a 106-95 victory over Cleveland. The win was familiar territory for the Knicks who now have three in a row. They got their win on the back of several key players, but it was Jalen Brunson who led the way, earning 23 points.
The Knicks hit the offensive glass hard, pulling down a whopping 17 offensive rebounds. Their good performance in that division was in stark contrast to the Cavaliers, who managed only four.
Meanwhile, it may have taken the full four quarters to get the job done, but in the end the Heat got the result they were hoping for on Wednesday. They certainly made it a nail biter, but they managed to escape with a 128-126 victory over Milwaukee. The victory came about on the back of a strong third-quarter surge to bridge a 102-86 deficit.
Sunday’s game is the first of seven battles between the Knicks and the Heat. Come back here later to see who draws first blood.
Chances
New York is a 4.5 point favorite against Miami, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers predict a defensive showdown and set the over/under low at 207.5 points.
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