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The 5th-seeded New York Knicks are scheduled to face the 8th-seeded Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. In the previous game, the Knicks managed to tie up the series by defeating the Heat 111-105, with Jalen Brunson leading the charge with 30 points. The game will kick off at 3:30 pm at the Kaseya Arena in Miami.
Despite being behind by eight points in the game, the Knicks showed their determination not to go down 2-0 and managed to turn the game around. Josh Hart scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, which helped the Knicks secure a six-point win. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson both played well despite suffering from ankle injuries.
During the game, Jalen Brunson scored 23 of his 30 points in the second half, while Julius Randle contributed 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. RJ Barrett also scored 24 points, and Josh Hart added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, the Knicks’ bench players did not produce much.
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Jimmy Butler was unable to play in Game 2 due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to return in Game 3. Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo will be out for the entire postseason due to injuries. Miami ranks 25th in offensive efficiency and 8th in defensive efficiency.
Miami will be hoping to bounce back after losing Game 2 with Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent leading the team. They will need Bam Adebayo to step up his game in Game 3. Miami has won both of their home playoff games so far and is well-prepared for this crucial match. However, the Knicks are also struggling with injuries, which may impact their performance. As a result, Miami is expected to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Game Information
- Date: 05/06/2023
- Time: 03:30 PM ET
- Location: FTX Arena.
- How to Watch Knicks vs Heat: NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Knicks vs Heat Betting Lines
Heat are –155 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $64.52. On the other side, Knicks are +135 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $135.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Heat at a 60.78% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Knicks have 42.55% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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