Miami Heat’s Mitchell ignites rallying cry ahead of Knicks clash
The Miami Heat are gearing up for a crucial showdown against the New York Knicks on Friday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. EST. The game will unfold at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, and fans can catch the action on Amazon Prime Video. For those tuning in via radio, WQAM 104.3 and The Heat Audio Experience will provide coverage, alongside Spanish-language broadcasts on WAQI 710 AM and the Heat Spanish Radio Network.
Game Context and Competition
This matchup marks the second of four regular-season encounters between the Heat and the Knicks. Miami enters with a record of 7-5, while New York boasts a slightly better 7-4. The teams are set to face off again in Miami on Monday, turning this two-game stretch into a mini-series. Earlier this season, the Heat claimed a 115-107 victory over the Knicks on October 26, adding a layer of intrigue as both teams aim to assert their dominance.
Historically, the Heat have faced the Knicks 141 times in the regular season, with Miami holding a record of 67-74. The Heat have fared better at home with a record of 38-32, but will need to battle hard on the road, where they sit at 29-42 against New York.
Projected Starters
As the Heat prepare for this pivotal game, here are the expected starters for both teams:
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Norman Powell
C Kel’el Ware
F Pelle Larsson
F Andrew Wiggins
KNICKS
G Miles McBride
G Mikal Bridges
C Mitchell Robinson
F OG Anunoby
F Karl Anthony Towns
Injury Report
Injuries could play a significant role in the game’s outcome, as both teams will be without key players. The Heat will miss Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (foot), while Terry Rozier is also out, and Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young are assigned to the G League. The Knicks will be without Jalen Brunson (ankle), while Kevin McCullar Jr. is listed as day-to-day due to a nose injury.
Betting Insights
For those interested in the betting lines, the Heat are currently the underdogs with a spread of +4.5. The moneyline stands at Heat +154, while the Knicks sit at -186. The total points scored is set at 236.5, with slight leans towards the over (-105) and under (-115).
Voices from the Court
In the lead-up to the game, Heat guard Davion Mitchell emphasized the importance of rebounding and maintaining focus. “First is to rebound, obviously. We got to do a better job rebounding, like every game. Second is just don’t take anybody for granted, no matter who’s on the court, and kinda just go out there and play your game,” he remarked. “I feel like we kind of got in our heads, we wasn’t rebounding, we was trying to force shots, kind of going one-on-one, we wasn’t really playing our game.”
With the stage set for this exciting matchup, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and address their weaknesses as they vie for an important win. The Heat are determined to reclaim their rhythm and prove themselves against a formidable Knicks squad, making for a thrilling encounter in New York City.
