New York Knicks at Miami Heat Matchup 5/12/2023

Knicks vs. Heat Odds and Game Info

• Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN
• Favorite: Heat (-6)
• Total: 205

Knicks vs. Heat Matchup Statistics

• The 109.5 points per game the Heat average are just 3.6 fewer points than the Knicks give up (113.1).
• The Heat score 109.5 points per game (30th in the NBA) and give up 109.8 (second in the league) for a -26 scoring differential overall.
• The Knicks outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game (posting 116 points per game, 11th in league, and allowing 113.1 per outing, 12th in NBA) and have a +240 scoring differential.
• Miami is averaging 111.4 points per game this year at home, which is 3.9 more points than it is averaging in road games (107.5).
• In 2022-23 New York is scoring 2.5 more points per game at home (117.3) than on the road (114.8).
• The Heat have seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 115 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.5 points more than the 109.5 they've scored this year.
• While the Knicks are scoring 116 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that over their previous 10 games, amassing 100.9 points per contest.

Knicks vs. Heat Previous Meetings

Heat Leaders

• Bam Adebayo is tops on his team in both scoring (20.4 points per game) and rebounding (9.2), and also puts up 3.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Jimmy Butler paces his squad in assists (5.3 per game), and also puts up 22.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.8 steals (second in NBA) and 0.3 blocks.
• Max Strus posts 11.5 points, 3.2 boards and 2.1 assists per contest, shooting 41% from the floor and 35% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• Caleb Martin puts up 9.6 points, 4.8 boards and 1.6 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• Kyle Lowry puts up 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocks.

Knicks Leaders

• Julius Randle leads the Knicks in scoring (25.1 points per game) and rebounding (10). He is also posting 4.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• So far this year, Jalen Brunson is averaging a team-high 6.2 assists per game. He is also contributing 24 points and 3.5 rebounds, making 49.1% of his shots from the floor and 41.6% from beyond the arc, with 2 threes per contest.
• Immanuel Quickley gets the Knicks 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while delivering 1 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
• RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points, 5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He is making 43.4% of his shots from the field and 31% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Josh Hart gets the Knicks 9.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game while delivering 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Knicks vs. Heat Injury Report

• Heat Injuries: Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Jimmy Butler: Probable (Ankle), Haywood Highsmith: Probable (Knee), Caleb Martin: Probable (Back), Tyler Herro: Out (Hand)
• Knicks Injuries: Evan Fournier: Out (Illness), Immanuel Quickley: Doubtful (Ankle), Jericho Sims: Out (Shoulder)