The New York Knicks travel to Miami on Monday for a third clash with the Heat in the 2025-26 season. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center, with the Knicks holding an 8-4 record and the Heat at 7-6.
New York carries momentum after a 140-132 win over Miami on November 14 but enters with injuries to critical players. OG Anunoby is out with a left hamstring strain, while Jalen Brunson misses time with a right ankle sprain. Miles McBride is questionable for personal reasons, leaving the Knicks reliant on bench wings and secondary ball-handlers.
Miami also faces setbacks in its frontcourt and backcourt. Bam Adebayo remains sidelined with a left big toe sprain, limiting rim protection and pick-and-roll options. Tyler Herro is recovering from left ankle surgery, and Terry Rozier continues to miss time, while Myron Gardner and Kasparas Jakucionis are unavailable due to G League assignments. Dru Smith is active despite a right knee contusion.
The Knicks depend on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns to carry scoring and playmaking duties. Brunson leads New York with 28.0 points and 6.5 assists per game, while Towns adds 21.8 points and 12.5 rebounds. Mikal Bridges contributes 15.6 points and 4.9 assists, and Josh Hart provides 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists off the wing.
Miami’s offense leans on Norman Powell, who averages 26.1 points per contest. Kel’el Ware anchors the boards with 9.2 rebounds, while Davion Mitchell leads in assists at 7.6 per game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. supports scoring with 17.5 points and 5.2 assists.
