Considering the hype and championship vibes exuding from the New York Knicks, you’d expect the Jalen Brunson-led team to have a winning record. However, New York’s only win came against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
On the flip side, the Miami Heat recovered from their opening night beatdown at the hands of the Orlando Magic. The Knicks and Heat collide on Wednesday in a possible playoff preview. Despite getting flamed by the Boston Celtics on opening night, as the defending champions attempted 60 3-point shots, New York hasn’t caught up with the times. Tom Thibodeau’s unit sits last in the NBA at 3-point attempts.
Ironically, the Knicks have one of the best 3-point shooting bigs in Karl-Anthony Towns. Yet, for some odd reason, he’s only attempting two triples a game. New York must apply pressure to Miami’s perimeter defense by spamming Towns at the 3-point line.
KNICKS VS. HEAT INJURY REPORT
New York Knicks
Precious Achiuwa (OUT – left hamstring)
Josh Hart (QUESTIONABLE – right leg)
Kevin McCullar Jr. (OUT – G League two-way)
Mitchell Robinson (OUT – left ankle)
Miami Heat
Josh Christopher (OUT – G League two-way)
Kevin Love (OUT – Personal Reasons)
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time
WHERE: Kaseya Center (Miami, FL) TV: MSG, MSG+, League Pass
ODDS: The Knicks are 1.5-point favorites over the Heat
FINAL WORD: Regardless of where the Miami Heat finished last season, they still have that championship-contention identity boiling in their blood. However, the Knicks hold a 5-2 lead over the Heat in the regular season over the past two years.
