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New York (8-4) at Miami (7-6)
- When: Nov 17 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL, USA
- TV: FDSSUN
New York vs Miami Preview & Prediction
Spread: Miami -1.5
Moneyline: Miami (-120)
Total: 242.0
Warning: This game may contain chaos, unintended comedy, and several players wondering why the basketball gods hate healthy ankles.
New York Knicks: The Walking Injury Report That Wins Anyway
The Knicks roll into Miami for round three, and they are holding themselves together with duct tape and positive affirmations. Jalen Brunson is out with an ankle that folded like a beach chair, OG Anunoby is rehabbing a hamstring that sounded the alarm, and somehow the Knicks still showed up on Friday looking like the 1996 Bulls.
Karl Anthony Towns turned back into a video game character with 39 points, and Landry Shamet morphed into Steph Curry’s distant cousin with a wild 36 off the bench. Josh Hart? Oh, he just dropped a triple double like he was warming up. This man collects rebounds like he is personally offended by the concept of missed shots.
Coach Mike Brown essentially shrugged and said, “Next man up. I do not know who he is, but he better be ready.” Words from a man who is clearly drinking five coffees per day.
With Brunson still out, expect more minutes for Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson, and Shamet, who suddenly remembered he used to dunk on people at Wichita State. The Knicks depth is fighting for its life, but the vibes? Still immaculate.
Miami Heat: Please Come Back, Bam Adebayo
The Heat are also missing important humans. Bam Adebayo’s big toe is questionable, Tyler Herro’s ankle is recovering, and without rebounding help Miami is doing their best impression of a team that just learned the ball bounces.
Coach Erik Spoelstra politely hinted that the league is changing and Miami might need to grab more rebounds before more fans send angry letters. The Heat got torched on the glass again Friday but made up for it by hitting nearly 43 percent from deep. Unfortunately, they still lost because you cannot simply shoot your way out of being boxed out by people who actually enjoy rebounding.
Norman Powell has quickly become the team’s superhero. The man is casually dropping 20 every night and just put up 38 like he found a cheat code. Bam Adebayo described him as “a co pilot now.” Translation: Norman is becoming the Heat’s emotional support microwave.
Prediction: The Chaotic Shootout We Deserve
Both teams are banged up. Both teams refuse to stop scoring. Both teams defend like they signed a peace treaty. Expect points, questionable decisions, and bench players believing this is their Disney moment.
Final Score: Heat 126, Knicks 121
Lean: Miami -1.5
Total: Over 242.0 – (And yes, the over gets a good sweat, because these teams run like their hotels double booked their rooms.)
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