New York Knicks v Miami Heat: everything you need to know
New York Knicks meet Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden, Friday 11:30am (NBA). Miami Heat have won 58 of the 98 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
New York Knicks come in 14th on the ladder; Miami Heat are 18th. New York Knicks have the higher position to protect.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Miami Heat are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 116 points for and 122.6 against.
Form
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Miami Heat have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Golden State Warriors 100–120.
Head to head
These sides have met 98 times on our records since 2001: New York Knicks 40, Miami Heat 58.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Knicks won 132–125 at Madison Square Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: Miami Heat by 33 points in 2011-12 (100–67).
Players to watch
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Miami Heat, watch Giannis Antetokounmpo (27.3 points a game, 114 rebounds in 2026-27) and Bam Adebayo (18.6 points a game, 76 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
