A franchise and fan base familiar with mid- and late-season collapses, the Knicks have remained one of the NBA’s hottest teams as we inch towards the playoffs.
New York Knicks at Miami Heat Preview
The Miami Heat, who have won two straight games for just the second time this season, face the New York Knicks Tuesday night
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Betting line: Wizards -6.5
Vitals: The Heat and Knicks meet for the second consecutive matchup after playing in New York on Sunday, with Miami winning 109-103. Last season, the teams split the season series 1-1. Miami has now won five of the last six games in the series . Heat forward Jimmy Butler has recorded nine assists in three straight games . Forward Kelly Olynyk has made multiple three-pointers in a career-best seven consecutive games . Forward Duncan Robinson has made 78 three-pointers, which ranks fifth in the league . Guard Kendrick Nunn has scored in double-figures in his last nine consecutive games . Guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is probable while Avery Bradley (calf), Goran Dragic (ankle), Meyers Leonard (shoulder), Moe Harkless (thigh) and Chris Silva (hip) are out.
Feb 6, 2021 - Julius Randle and Elfrid Payton each score 22 points as the New York Knicks down the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
Lillard s return not enough for the Blazers on Saturday.
Elfrid Payton scored 22 points and Julius Randle recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds as the New York Knicks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Damian Lillard returned to the lineup after missing Thursday s game in Philadelphia with an abdominal injury. He scored 29 points on 10-of-20 shooting, but was clearly laboring on the defensive end as he played through the abdominal irritation. He even received a rubdown during the game.