Through 3 Quarters

The Miami Heat are just one quarter away from delivering their fans the win they’ve been expecting. Either team is in a position to win, but they lead against the New York Knicks 90-85.

The Heat have enjoyed the tag-team combination of point guard Kyle Lowry and center Bam Adebayo. The former has 16 points along with eight rebounds, while the latter has posted a double-double on 12 points and 12 boards in addition to four dimes. This makes it five consecutive games in which Adebayo has had at least ten rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Duncan Robinson’s foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Small forward R.J. Barrett has done his best for New York, currently boasting 39 points (46% of their total) in addition to six boards. Barrett has also picked up four fouls.

New York has been used to carrying a lead into the fourth quarter lately, so we’ll see how they respond to the deficit.

Who’s Playing

Miami @ New York

Current Records: Miami 38-21; New York 25-34

What to Know

The New York Knicks have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Miami Heat and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 12 of 2020. After a few days’ rest for both teams, they will meet up at 7:30 p.m. ET Feb. 25 at Madison Square Garden. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Knicks nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

New York was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap last week as they fell 111-106 to the Brooklyn Nets. New York was up 65-44 at the end of the half but somehow couldn’t manage to seal the deal. New York’s loss came about despite a quality game from power forward Julius Randle, who posted a double-double on 31 points and ten rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which Randle has had at least ten rebounds.

Meanwhile, it may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Miami ultimately got the result they were hoping for last Thursday with a 111-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Point guard Kyle Lowry was the offensive standout of the contest for Miami, shooting 6-for-11 from beyond the arc and finishing with 25 points, five dimes and nine boards.

New York is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 14 easily too and instead slipped up with a 127-123. In other words, don’t count the Heat out just yet.

How To Watch

• When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden — New York, New York
• TV: ESPN
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $99.00

Odds

The Heat are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Heat as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Miami have won 14 out of their last 20 games against New York.

• Jan 26, 2022 – Miami 110 vs. New York 96
• Mar 29, 2021 – Miami 98 vs. New York 88
• Feb 09, 2021 – Miami 98 vs. New York 96
• Feb 07, 2021 – Miami 109 vs. New York 103
• Jan 12, 2020 – New York 124 vs. Miami 121
• Dec 20, 2019 – Miami 129 vs. New York 114
• Mar 30, 2019 – Miami 100 vs. New York 92
• Jan 27, 2019 – Miami 106 vs. New York 97
• Oct 24, 2018 – Miami 110 vs. New York 87
• Apr 06, 2018 – New York 122 vs. Miami 98
• Mar 21, 2018 – Miami 119 vs. New York 98
• Jan 05, 2018 – Miami 107 vs. New York 103
• Nov 29, 2017 – New York 115 vs. Miami 86
• Mar 31, 2017 – New York 98 vs. Miami 94
• Mar 29, 2017 – Miami 105 vs. New York 88
• Dec 06, 2016 – New York 114 vs. Miami 103
• Feb 28, 2016 – Miami 98 vs. New York 81
• Jan 06, 2016 – New York 98 vs. Miami 90
• Nov 27, 2015 – Miami 97 vs. New York 78
• Nov 23, 2015 – Miami 95 vs. New York 78

Injury Report for New York

• Luka Samanic: Out (Heel)
• Derrick Rose: Out (Ankle)
• Kemba Walker: Out for the Season (Rest)

Injury Report for Miami

• Markieff Morris: Out (Neck)
• Dewayne Dedmon: Out (Back)
• Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee)